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Black-hooded Laughingthrush

Garrulax milleti

Least Concern
Wingspan
25.1 cm
Weight
112.5 g
Family
Leiothrichidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Black-hooded Laughingthrush (Garrulax milleti) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.1 cm and a weight of 112.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-hooded Laughingthrush is a medium-sized laughingthrush with a deep black hood covering the head and upper breast, contrasting with its brown and rufous body plumage. It is endemic to the highlands of Vietnam, inhabiting dense montane forest and bamboo thickets at elevations above 1,000 meters. It forages in noisy flocks through the undergrowth for insects, berries, and small invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 25.1 cm 9.9 in
Weight 112.5 g 3.97 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Leiothrichidae
Genus Garrulax
Species Garrulax milleti

Distribution

Black-hooded Laughingthrush has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-hooded Laughingthrush endangered?
The Black-hooded Laughingthrush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-hooded Laughingthrush?
The Black-hooded Laughingthrush has a wingspan of 25.1 cm, weight of 112.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-hooded Laughingthrush belong to?
The Black-hooded Laughingthrush (Garrulax milleti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Leiothrichidae.

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