Black Laughingthrush
Melanocichla lugubris
The Black Laughingthrush (Melanocichla lugubris) is a rare tree babblers, scimitar babblers, and alli found in 2 countries. The black laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
About the Black Laughingthrush
The black laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is found in highland forests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula and on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Until recently, it usually included the bare-headed laughingthrush as a subspecies.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Thailand.
When to see it
The Black Laughingthrush can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black Laughingthrush look like?
- The black laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae.
- Where can you see a Black Laughingthrush?
- The Black Laughingthrush occurs in 2 countries, including Malaysia.
- What birds look similar to a Black Laughingthrush?
- The Black Laughingthrush is most easily confused with the Bare-headed Laughingthrush.
- Is the Black Laughingthrush endangered?
- The Black Laughingthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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