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Ashy-fronted Laughingthrush

Ashy-fronted Laughingthrush

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The Ashy-fronted Laughingthrush is a localized and distinctive babbler endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India. It is characterized by its ashy-grey forehead and crown, contrasting with its rufous body and pale eye.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, southern India. Inhabits dense montane evergreen forests and shola-grassland mosaic, preferring the undergrowth at high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, varied, and often mimicry-infused calls. Look for it foraging actively on the forest floor or in low shrubs. Its ashy-grey forehead and rufous body are key identification features.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Often observed in small, cohesive groups.
This species is known to mimic the calls of other birds, a behavior that adds to its vocal complexity and can sometimes make identification challenging.
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