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Black Laughingthrush

Melanocichla lugubris

The black laughingthrush, known scientifically as Melanocichla lugubris, is a captivating avian species belonging to the Timaliidae family. This bird is characterized by its predominantly dark plumage, which lends it its name.

Identification Tips

When endeavoring to identify the black laughingthrush, one should look for its distinctive dark feathers that cloak its body, providing excellent camouflage within its natural forest habitat.

Habitat

The highland forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra provide the natural abode for the black laughingthrush. These lush, verdant environments offer the perfect backdrop for this species.

Distribution

One can find the black laughingthrush distributed across the highland forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, where it flits amongst the dense foliage.

Conservation status

The black laughingthrush is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating that, for now, this species is not at immediate risk of decline.

Similar Species

In the past, the black laughingthrush was thought to include the bare-headed laughingthrush as a subspecies. However, recent insights have led to the recognition of these as separate entities, each with its own distinct characteristics.

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