Biet's Laughingthrush is a large, distinctive, and rather striking species with intricate plumage patterns including grey, black, and rufous tones. It is a social bird, typically found in small groups foraging on the ground or in dense undergrowth. This species is endemic to a limited range in Southwest China.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted region in southwest China, primarily in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It inhabits subalpine scrub, bamboo thickets, and rhododendron forests at high elevations, often near the treeline.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, clear, and varied vocalizations. Look for groups moving through dense undergrowth or on the forest floor. Its intricate plumage pattern requires good views for confident identification.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its native range. Early mornings are typically the best time to hear its calls and observe it foraging actively.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted region in southwest China, primarily in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It inhabits subalpine scrub, bamboo thickets, and rhododendron forests at high elevations, often near the treeline.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, clear, and varied vocalizations. Look for groups moving through dense undergrowth or on the forest floor. Its intricate plumage pattern requires good views for confident identification.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its native range. Early mornings are typically the best time to hear its calls and observe it foraging actively.
Biet's Laughingthrush is named after the French missionary and naturalist Abbé Biet, who collected the first specimen of this species in China.
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