Masked Laughingthrush
A species of Laughing Thrushes Scientific name : Pterorhinus perspicillatus Genus : Laughing Thrushes
Masked Laughingthrush, A species of Laughing Thrushes
Botanical name: Pterorhinus perspicillatus
Genus: Laughing Thrushes
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Description General Info
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Description
The masked laughingthrush (Pterorhinus perspicillatus) is a species of laughingthrush found in China and Vietnam. It is often seen in small noisy flocks of seven. Its Chinese name [七姊妹 qī zǐ-mèi] means 'seven sisters'. 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.
Size
32 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
White
Feeding Habits
Masked Laughingthrush predominantly feeds on invertebrates (80%), complemented by fruit and seeds (each accounting for 10%). Masked Laughingthrush's foraging involves searching through foliage. Its diet showcases specific adaptations for consuming a variety of prey, indicating a flexible and opportunistic feeding strategy.
Habitat
Moderate altitude montane area, lowland shrub, around farm area
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Charles Lam , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Laughingthrushes Genus
Laughing Thrushes Species
Masked Laughingthrush