Grey-sided Laughingthrush
A species of Laughing Thrushes Scientific name : Pterorhinus caerulatus Genus : Laughing Thrushes
Grey-sided Laughingthrush, A species of Laughing Thrushes
Botanical name: Pterorhinus caerulatus
Genus: Laughing Thrushes
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Description General Info
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok Description
The grey-sided laughingthrush (Pterorhinus caerulatus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Garrulax but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus Pterorhinus. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and the Hawaiian Islands (where it was introduced). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
29 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Grey-sided Laughingthrush primarily feeds on invertebrates, fruits, plants, and seeds. Known for foraging on the forest floor, grey-sided Laughingthrush exhibits diverse feeding behaviors, including hunting for insects and consuming a variety of plant-based foods. Grey-sided Laughingthrush possesses dietary adaptations that allow it to exploit different food sources seasonally.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Laughingthrushes Genus
Laughing Thrushes Species
Grey-sided Laughingthrush