Garrulax leucolophus
The White-crested Laughingthrush is a striking bird with a distinctive white crest atop its head. Its body is primarily chestnut-brown, with a black mask extending from the beak through the eyes, contrasting sharply with its white throat and cheeks.
The wings and tail display a deeper, rufous tone. Males and females are mostly similar, with females having smaller crests, duller mantles and greyer napes. Juveniles show a duller version of adult plumage and a less prominent crest.
Length
27cm to 31cm
Wingspan
35cm to 40cm
Weight
90g to 130g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
White Brown
Secondary Colour
Black Rufous
Beak Colour
Black
Leg Colour
Grey
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
White-crested Laughingthrushes inhabit tropical and subtropical broadleaf forests, favouring areas with dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets.
Their range extends from the eastern Himalayas through Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and southern China. They have been successfully introduced to Singapore.
These birds are typically found in lowland and hill forests, adapting well to secondary growth and forest edges. They maintain year-round territories and do not migrate.
Up to 2,720 meters
Tropical, Subtropical
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