White-throated Laughingthrush
NameWhite-throated Laughingthrush
Common NameWhite-throated Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus albogularis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsThe White-throated Laughingthrush has a dark brown crown and nape, contrasting sharply with a prominent white throat and upper breast. Its back and wings are olive-brown to greyish-brown, while the flanks and vent are a rich rufous-orange. It features a distinctive pale blue orbital ring around its dark eye and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often melodious calls, including a characteristic 'laughing' or chattering chorus, as well as whistles and chirps, often given in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white throat, Dark brown head, Rufous-orange flanks and vent, Pale blue orbital ring, Dark bill
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its striking white throat and rufous underparts. It is typically found foraging in dense undergrowth in small, noisy groups within its montane forest habitat.
