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White-crested Laughingthrush

White-crested Laughingthrush

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The White-crested Laughingthrush is a large, conspicuous, and highly gregarious species, instantly recognizable by its prominent white crest and black mask. These social birds move in noisy, active flocks, making their presence known in the forests of Southeast Asia. They are a beloved species for many birdwatchers.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and parts of southern China. It inhabits evergreen and deciduous forests, bamboo thickets, and dense scrub.
How to spot
Listen for their unmistakable loud, laughing chorus, which often indicates a large flock. Look for groups actively foraging in the mid-story and undergrowth. The white crest and black mask are unmistakable identification features.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, it can be observed year-round. They are most active and vocal during the cooler morning and late afternoon hours, especially during the breeding season.
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File:Garrulax leucolophus 170546920.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Garrulax leucolophus 173081069.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-crested Laughingthrush - Garrulax leucolophus - DSC01073.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-crested Laughingthrush - Garrulax leucolophus - DSC01076.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-crested Laughingthrush - Garrulax leucolophus - DSC01079.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-crested Laughingthrush - Garrulax leucolophus Apr07 001.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
White-crested Laughingthrushes are known for their loud, raucous, and often 'laughing' calls performed in a communal chorus, giving the group their distinctive name and making them highly detectable.
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