Bare-headed Laughingthrush
Bare-headed Laughingthrush (<em>Melanocichla calva</em>) is a species of Babblers, Scimitar Babblers (<em>Timaliidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Bare-headed Laughingthrush (Melanocichla calva) is a species of Babblers, Scimitar Babblers (Timaliidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Melanocichla; binomial: Melanocichla calva; authority: (Sharpe, 1888).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Melanocichla calva (formerly Garrulax calvus) is split from M. (G.) lugubris (Collar 2006a). Note change in gender with move to Melanocichla.
