Grey-sided Laughingthrush
Garrulax caerulatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusGarrulax (Typical Laughingthrushes)
- SpeciesGarrulax caerulatus (Grey-sided Laughingthrush)
About the Grey-sided Laughingthrush
The grey-sided laughingthrush (Pterorhinus caerulatus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Garrulax but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus Pterorhinus.
It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and the Hawaiian Islands (where it was introduced). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grey-sided Laughingthrush in Khangchendzonga 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 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grey-sided Laughingthrush in Khangchendzonga National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Grey-sided Laughingthrush sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grey-sided Laughingthrush in Khangchendzonga National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Grey-sided Laughingthrush in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.