White-browed Laughingthrush
NameWhite-browed Laughingthrush
Common NameWhite-browed Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus sannio
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, becoming paler buffy-brown on the underparts. It features a prominent broad white supercilium contrasting with a dark brown crown and ear-coverts, and a pale throat.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of loud, chattering, and often raucous calls, including harsh cackles and whistles, typically given in chorus by a group.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, including southern China, northern Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and northern Thailand.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dull brown plumage, dark brown crown and ear-coverts, noisy group vocalizations, medium-sized babbler
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its dull brown plumage and a striking white supercilium. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in noisy groups, feeding on insects and fruits.
