White-whiskered Laughingthrush
NameWhite-whiskered Laughingthrush
Common NameWhite-whiskered Laughingthrush
Scientific NameGarrulax morrisonianus
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThe bird has a rich rufous-brown body plumage, darker on the back and wings, with a contrasting white supercilium (stripe above the eye) and a dark brown or blackish mask extending from the lores through the eye. The crown is streaked greyish-white, and the throat is dark brown. The flanks and undertail coverts show a distinctive orange-rufous wash.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and often loud vocalizations, including a series of chattering, whistling, and laughing calls. It can produce complex, melodious phrases as well as harsh alarm notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Taiwan, found in the central mountain ranges at elevations typically between 1,500 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying Featureswhite supercilium, dark facial mask, rufous-brown body, orange flanks/rump, streaked crown
Description
This medium-sized laughingthrush is characterized by its rich brown plumage, striking white supercilium, and dark facial mask. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, often in small groups, and is known for its varied vocalizations.
