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Rufous-necked Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus ruficollis
Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 66.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Leiothrichidae Laughingthrushes & Allies
- Genus Pterorhinus
- Species ruficollis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 66.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis) 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 Himalayas to Myanmar and s China.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 66.2 g, with a wing length of about 9.7 cm and a tail of around 10.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush?
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 66.2 g.
Where does the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush live?
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Himalayas to Myanmar and s China, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush belong to?
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush eat?
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush migrate?
The Rufous-necked Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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