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Sumatran Laughingthrush
Garrulax bicolor
Sumatran Laughingthrush (Garrulax bicolor) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Sumatran Laughingthrush (Garrulax bicolor) is a member of the Leiothrichidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 123 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 bicolor
Quick facts
- Weight
- 123 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sumatran Laughingthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Sumatran Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sumatran Laughingthrush (Garrulax bicolor) 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 montane Sumatra.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 123 g, with a wing length of about 12.8 cm and a tail of around 11.6 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 67,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sumatran Laughingthrush?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 123 g.
Where does the Sumatran Laughingthrush live?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Sumatra, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sumatran Laughingthrush belong to?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush (Garrulax bicolor) belongs to the Leiothrichidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sumatran Laughingthrush eat?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Sumatran Laughingthrush migrate?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sumatran 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 Sumatran Laughingthrush's range?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush has a mapped global range of about 67,000 km².
Conservation
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