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It is a bulky, long-tailed brown bird with a curved bill and dark streaks. On average, it is 31–34 cm (12–13 in) long. Its vocalizations vary between melodic flute-like notes and harsh jabbering ones.
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When to see the Giant Babax
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Where to see the Giant Babax
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About the Giant Babax
The giant babax is a species of bird in the laughingthrush family Leiothrichidae, found in northeast India and southern Tibet. It prefers the low bushes at the edge of the southern Tibetan plateau, but it can adapt to both dry and cold mountain habitats. It is also commonly seen around villages and monasteries, where it feeds off scraps.
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Easily confused with
Rufous-vented LaughingthrushPterorhinus gularisThe rufous-vented laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
Tibetan BabaxPterorhinus koslowiThe Tibetan babax is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
Mount Victoria BabaxPterorhinus woodiThe Mount Victoria babax is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
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