Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush

Overview

Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus pectoralis) is a species of Laughingthrushes & Allies (Leiothrichidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A large noisy laughingthrush with a black necklace, gray head and rufous wings; skulks in forest undergrowth in flocks; calls with loud laughter-like notes.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pterorhinus; binomial: Pterorhinus pectoralis; authority: (Gould, 1836). Typical size: 27-30cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move (9.1) Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush from Garrulax to Pterorhinus (Cibois et al. 2018).