Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush
Garrulax castanotis
The Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush (Garrulax castanotis) is a legendary laughingthrush found in 2 countries, weighing about 79 g. The rufous-cheeked laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
About the Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush
The rufous-cheeked laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the grey laughingthrush, G. maesi. It is found in China, Laos, and Vietnam. 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, May, June, July, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush look like?
- The rufous-cheeked laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
- How big is a Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush?
- The Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 79 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush?
- The Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush occurs in 2 countries, including China and Laos.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush?
- The Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush is most easily confused with the Spot-breasted Laughingthrush, the Cambodian Laughingthrush and the Grey Laughingthrush.
- Is the Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush endangered?
- The Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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