White-crested Laughingthrush
Garrulax leucolophus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusGarrulax (Typical Laughingthrushes)
- SpeciesGarrulax leucolophus (White-crested Laughingthrush)
About the White-crested Laughingthrush
The white-crested laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus) is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. It is a highly social and vocal bird found in forest and scrub from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asia. The white-crested laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae, recently split from the Old World babbler family, Timaliidae. Its scientific name Garrulax leucolophus comes from Latin garrire "to chatter", in reference to its very vocal nature, and from Greek leukós "white" and lophos "crest".
Four subspecies are identified: G. l. leucolophus or western white-crested laughingthrush, G. l. patkaicus, G. l. belangeri, and G. l. diardi or eastern white-crested laughingthrush. A former subspecies, G. l. bicolor, has been re-classified as a species of its own, the endemic Sumatran laughingthrush, on account of its lack of characteristic rufous plumage, different face pattern, and shorter tail.
Like other birds in its genus, G. leucolophus has a stocky build, with strong blackish legs and bill, rounded tail, and voluminous plumage. Its body length averages 30 cm, and its tail ranges from 13 to 15 cm. It is... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-crested Laughingthrush in Langtang 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 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 5 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 6 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 7 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 10 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 12 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-crested Laughingthrush in Langtang National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-crested Laughingthrush sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-crested Laughingthrush in Langtang National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for White-crested Laughingthrush in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.