White-crested Laughingthrush
NameWhite-crested Laughingthrush
Common NameWhite-crested Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax leucolophus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent white crest from forehead to nape, a broad black mask covering the eyes and ear-coverts, and a white throat and upper breast. The nape and upper back are grey, while the rest of the body, including wings and tail, is rufous-brown, fading to a paler rufous on the belly.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, raucous, and often synchronized 'laughing' calls, which are a series of chattering and cackling notes typically given by a group.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white crest, Black eye-mask, White throat and upper breast, Rufous-brown body plumage, Social and noisy behavior
Description
This large, striking babbler is easily identified by its prominent white crest and black facial mask. It typically forages in noisy, social groups on the forest floor, often kicking up leaf litter to find insects and other food items.
