Brown-capped Laughingthrush
A species of Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes Scientific name : Trochalopteron austeni Genus : Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes
Brown-capped Laughingthrush, A species of Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes
Botanical name: Trochalopteron austeni
Genus: Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The brown-capped laughingthrush (Trochalopteron austeni) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in the Patkai range, where its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Size
24 cm
Feeding Habits
Brown-capped Laughingthrush predominantly consumes insects and seeds. They typically forage on the ground or in low vegetation, either in pairs or small family groups. Their behavior tends to be shy and elusive.
Habitat
Brown-capped Laughingthrush typically inhabits broadleaf evergreen forests that comprise oak and rhododendron species, as well as secondary forests. They are also found in areas at the edge of forests, amidst bamboo thickets, and clearings. Additionally, these birds occupy abandoned shifting cultivation areas known as 'jhums'. The broader geographical regions are characterized by these general environmental conditions and vegetation types.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Laughingthrushes Species
Brown-capped Laughingthrush