White-crested Laughingthrush
Garrulax leucolophus
The White-crested Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus) is a uncommon laughingthrush found in 12 countries, weighing about 123 g. The white-crested laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae.
About the White-crested Laughingthrush
The white-crested laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. It is a highly social and vocal bird found in forest and scrub from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asia.
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How to identify it
Voice: White-crested laughingthrushes are social birds, usually in flocks of 6-12 individuals (but reportedly up to 40). These small parties can be very noisy as a leader initiates a call (typically with short syllables such as ow, u'ow or u'ah) and is answered with a chorus, in sometimes disorderly fashion.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-crested Laughingthrush?
- Voice: White-crested laughingthrushes are social birds, usually in flocks of 6-12 individuals (but reportedly up to 40). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-crested Laughingthrush?
- The White-crested Laughingthrush is a medium sized bird weighing about 123 g.
- Where can you see a White-crested Laughingthrush?
- The White-crested Laughingthrush occurs in 12 countries, including India, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a White-crested Laughingthrush?
- The White-crested Laughingthrush is most easily confused with the Chinese Hwamei, the Taiwan Hwamei and the Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush.
- Is the White-crested Laughingthrush endangered?
- The White-crested Laughingthrush is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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