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Ashy-headed Laughingthrush
Argya cinereifrons
Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Argya cinereifrons) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Argya cinereifrons) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 70 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Leiothrichidae Laughingthrushes & Allies
- Genus Argya
- Species cinereifrons
Quick facts
- Weight
- 70 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Argya cinereifrons) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sri Lanka.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 70 g, with a wing length of about 11.3 cm and a tail of around 10.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush?
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 70 g.
Where does the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush live?
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sri Lanka, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush belong to?
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Argya cinereifrons) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush eat?
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush migrate?
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush make?
1 real field recording of the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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