Black-hooded Laughingthrush
Garrulax milleti
The Black-hooded Laughingthrush (Garrulax milleti) is a legendary laughingthrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 79 g. The black-hooded laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.








About the Black-hooded Laughingthrush
The black-hooded laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, July, August, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Black-hooded Laughingthrush look like?
- The black-hooded laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
- How big is a Black-hooded Laughingthrush?
- The Black-hooded Laughingthrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 79 g.
- Where can you see a Black-hooded Laughingthrush?
- The Black-hooded Laughingthrush occurs in 2 countries, including Laos and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Black-hooded Laughingthrush?
- The Black-hooded Laughingthrush is most easily confused with the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush, the Sunda Laughingthrush and the Grey Laughingthrush.
- Is the Black-hooded Laughingthrush endangered?
- The Black-hooded Laughingthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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