White-throated Laughingthrush
Garrulax albogularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusGarrulax (Typical Laughingthrushes)
- SpeciesGarrulax albogularis (White-throated Laughingthrush)
About the White-throated Laughingthrush
The white-throated laughingthrush (Pterorhinus albogularis) is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found mainly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the Himalayas, and some adjoining and disjunct areas. It ranges across Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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. White-throated laughingthrush video on the Internet Bird Collection Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-throated Laughingthrush in Langtang National Park
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Striated Laughingthrush
Garrulax striatus
White-crested Laughingthrush
Garrulax leucolophus
Grey-sided Laughingthrush
Garrulax caerulatus
Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush
Garrulax rufogularis
Rufous-necked Laughingthrush
Garrulax ruficollis
Streaked Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron lineatum
Rufous Sibia
Heterophasia capistrata
Variegated Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron variegatum
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron erythrocephalum
Black-faced Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron affine
Chestnut-tailed Minla
Minla strigula
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 4 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-throated Laughingthrush in Langtang National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a White-throated Laughingthrush sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 145 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-throated Laughingthrush in Langtang National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for White-throated Laughingthrush in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.