White-speckled Laughingthrush
Ianthocincla bieti
White-speckled Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla bieti) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The White-speckled Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla bieti) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 78.6 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 Ianthocincla
- Species bieti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 78.6 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-speckled Laughingthrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The White-speckled Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-speckled Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla bieti) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR sw China.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 78.6 g, with a wing length of about 10.6 cm and a tail of around 12.7 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.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-speckled Laughingthrush?
The White-speckled Laughingthrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 78.6 g.
Where does the White-speckled Laughingthrush live?
The White-speckled Laughingthrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR sw China, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the White-speckled Laughingthrush belong to?
The White-speckled Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla bieti) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White-speckled Laughingthrush eat?
The White-speckled Laughingthrush is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-speckled Laughingthrush migrate?
The White-speckled Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-speckled 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.
Conservation
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