Cambodian Laughingthrush
Garrulax ferrarius
The Cambodian Laughingthrush (Garrulax ferrarius) is a legendary laughingthrush found only in Cambodia, weighing about 79 g. The Cambodian laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
About the Cambodian Laughingthrush
The Cambodian laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It used to be considered conspecific with the white-necked laughingthrush, G. strepitans. It is found in southwestern Cambodia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, September, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Cambodian Laughingthrush look like?
- The Cambodian laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
- How big is a Cambodian Laughingthrush?
- The Cambodian Laughingthrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 79 g.
- Where can you see a Cambodian Laughingthrush?
- The Cambodian Laughingthrush is endemic to Cambodia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Cambodian Laughingthrush?
- The Cambodian Laughingthrush is most easily confused with the Grey Laughingthrush, the Sunda Laughingthrush and the Black-hooded Laughingthrush.
- Is the Cambodian Laughingthrush endangered?
- The Cambodian Laughingthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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