White-necked Laughingthrush
NameWhite-necked Laughingthrush
Common NameWhite-necked Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax strepitans
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are dark sooty-brown, contrasting sharply with a broad white collar that extends around the hindneck and sides of the neck. The nape and upper mantle have a rufous-chestnut wash, while the back, wings, and tail are dark olive-brown to grey-brown. The underparts are a duller brown, and the eyes are a distinctive red.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, raucous, and often synchronized calls, typical of laughingthrushes. Vocalizations include harsh chattering, cackles, and whistles, frequently described as 'laughing' or 'cackling' phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe White-necked Laughingthrush is found in Southeast Asia, with its range extending across parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white collar on hindneck, Dark sooty-brown head and throat, Reddish-brown nape, Red eyes, Overall dark olive-brown plumage
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its dark head, reddish-brown nape, and a striking white collar. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, often in small groups.
