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Orange-breasted Laughingthrush
Garrulax annamensis
Orange-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax annamensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax annamensis) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 78.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Leiothrichidae Laughingthrushes & Allies
- Genus Garrulax
- Species annamensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 78.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Orange-breasted 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 Orange-breasted Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax annamensis) is a species of bird in the Leiothrichidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR sc Vietnam.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 78.8 g, with a wing length of about 9.2 cm and a tail of around 9.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 8,041 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush?
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 78.8 g.
Where does the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush live?
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR sc Vietnam, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush belong to?
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax annamensis) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush eat?
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush migrate?
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush's range?
The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush has a mapped global range of about 8,041 km².
Conservation
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