
Elliot's Laughingthrush
Elliot's Laughingthrush
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Elliot's Laughingthrush is a colorful and active babbler found in the high-altitude forests of central China. It is characterized by its bright chestnut-brown plumage, a grey head, and a distinctive white eye-ring.
Where to spot
Endemic to central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, Shaanxi). Inhabits montane evergreen and mixed forests, particularly conifer forests with dense rhododendron or bamboo undergrowth, at high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, distinctive, chattering calls. Look for groups of birds actively foraging on the forest floor or in low shrubs. Its chestnut-brown body, grey head, and prominent white eye-ring are key identification features.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Often observed in small to large foraging parties.
Where to spot
Endemic to central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, Shaanxi). Inhabits montane evergreen and mixed forests, particularly conifer forests with dense rhododendron or bamboo undergrowth, at high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, distinctive, chattering calls. Look for groups of birds actively foraging on the forest floor or in low shrubs. Its chestnut-brown body, grey head, and prominent white eye-ring are key identification features.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Often observed in small to large foraging parties.
This species is notable for its habit of foraging on the ground in loose flocks, often flipping over leaves and debris with its bill to uncover insects.
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