The Kerala Laughingthrush is a vibrant and vocal babbler endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India. It is characterized by its rufous-brown plumage, greyish face, and a distinctive loud, 'cackling' call.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, southern India. Inhabits dense montane evergreen forests, shola-grassland mosaic, and dense undergrowth.
How to spot
Listen for its unmistakable loud, cackling calls, which are often the first indication of its presence. Look for active groups moving through the lower to mid-story. Its rufous-brown body and grey face are key features.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon. Often observed in large, noisy groups.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, southern India. Inhabits dense montane evergreen forests, shola-grassland mosaic, and dense undergrowth.
How to spot
Listen for its unmistakable loud, cackling calls, which are often the first indication of its presence. Look for active groups moving through the lower to mid-story. Its rufous-brown body and grey face are key features.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon. Often observed in large, noisy groups.
This species is highly social, often found in noisy flocks that move through the forest understory, constantly communicating with each other.
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