Bare-headed Laughingthrush
Bare-headed Laughingthrush
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The Bare-headed Laughingthrush is a unique and distinctive babbler, easily recognized by its featherless, yellowish-green head and neck. It is a large, terrestrial bird found in lowland forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Borneo, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo) and Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). It inhabits lowland primary and secondary evergreen forests, often near limestone outcrops.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable bare, yellowish-green head contrasting with its dark body. It typically forages on the ground, often scratching through leaf litter. Listen for its deep, hooting, and gurgling calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons when it is most active, often foraging in small groups on the forest floor.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Borneo, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo) and Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). It inhabits lowland primary and secondary evergreen forests, often near limestone outcrops.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable bare, yellowish-green head contrasting with its dark body. It typically forages on the ground, often scratching through leaf litter. Listen for its deep, hooting, and gurgling calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons when it is most active, often foraging in small groups on the forest floor.
Its bare head is thought to be an adaptation for foraging in damp, muddy conditions on the forest floor, preventing feathers from getting soiled.
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