Malayan Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron peninsulae
The Malayan Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron peninsulae) is a rare laughingthrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 72 g. The Malayan laughingthrush is a species of laughingthrush that was for some time included as a subspecies of the Trochalopteron erythrocephalum.
About the Malayan Laughingthrush
The Malayan laughingthrush is a species of laughingthrush that was for some time included as a subspecies of the Trochalopteron erythrocephalum. This species is found in the extreme south of Thailand and in peninsular Malaysia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Malayan Laughingthrush can be seen all year round, with peak activity in June. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Malayan Laughingthrush look like?
- The Malayan laughingthrush is a species of laughingthrush that was for some time included as a subspecies of the Trochalopteron erythrocephalum.
- How big is a Malayan Laughingthrush?
- The Malayan Laughingthrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 72 g.
- Where can you see a Malayan Laughingthrush?
- The Malayan Laughingthrush occurs in 2 countries, including Malaysia and Thailand.
- What birds look similar to a Malayan Laughingthrush?
- The Malayan Laughingthrush is most easily confused with the Assam Laughingthrush, the Red-tailed Laughingthrush and the Striped Laughingthrush.
- Is the Malayan Laughingthrush endangered?
- The Malayan Laughingthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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