White-whiskered Laughingthrush
A species of Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes Scientific name : Trochalopteron morrisonianum Genus : Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes
White-whiskered Laughingthrush, A species of Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes
Botanical name: Trochalopteron morrisonianum
Genus: Trochalopteron Laughingthrushes
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Description
White-whiskered laughingthrush is a large (26 to 28 cm (10 to 11 in) long) laughingthrush with a distinctive face pattern. The bill is thrush-like and yellowish to horn-colored. The eyes are black. The legs are strong and brownish pink. The mean body weight is about 77 grams (2.7 oz). It is a sociable species that often occurs in large groups. It is not necessarily afraid of humans. 
Size
28 cm
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Blue
Feeding Habits
White-whiskered Laughingthrush predominantly feeds on the ground, consuming a variety of insects, berries, and seeds. Their foraging often happens in noisy groups, with a preference for morning activity. They possess unique adaptations for gleaning food from undergrowth and soil.
Habitat
White-whiskered Laughingthrush is native to high-elevation regions, typically thriving between 1,475 and 3,300 meters above sea level. Generally favoring dense mountainous habitats, white-whiskered Laughingthrush dwells in a mix of coniferous and broadleaf forests, particularly within undergrowth and areas where the forest canopy is interspersed with clearings. The species is adaptable, occupying bushland near trails, mountain roads, and cabins, as well as scrubland and bamboo thickets. During harsh winters, some individuals may descend to lower altitudes around 1,000 meters. White-whiskered Laughingthrush exhibits a preference for mixed coniferous forests, often becoming a dominant species in these environments along with other regional birds.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
White-whiskered laughingthrush is a somewhat common species in Taiwan, with an estimated population size between 10,000 and 100,000 breeding pairs. Although its population is believed to be decreasing because of habitat destruction and fragmentation, it is not considered a vulnerable species.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Laughingthrushes Species
White-whiskered Laughingthrush 
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