Giant Laughingthrush
Garrulax maximus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusGarrulax (Typical Laughingthrushes)
- SpeciesGarrulax maximus (Giant Laughingthrush)
About the Giant Laughingthrush
The giant laughingthrush (Ianthocincla maxima) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in central China and far northern India and Myanmar. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. The giant laughingthrush was at one time placed in the genus Garrulax but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus Ianthocincla. The female birds often lay between 1 and 3 blue colored eggs which are bred by both parents for a period of 2 weeks. They can be distinguished by their sweet, melodious and bold sound.
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Recent sightings of Giant Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Giant Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Giant Laughingthrush sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 43 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Giant Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Giant Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.