Bare-headed Laughingthrush

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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.

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