Assam Laughingthrush

The Assam laughingthrush, known scientifically as Trochalopteron chrysopterum, is a captivating bird species belonging to the Leiothrichidae family. This avian wonder graces the Northeast of India, as well as adjacent regions of southwest China and Myanmar with its presence.

Identification Tips

While observing these birds, one can distinguish them by their unique features which set them apart from their close relatives. Previously considered a subspecies of the chestnut-crowned laughingthrush (T. erythrocephalum), the Assam laughingthrush has now been recognized as a species in its own right.

Habitat

The Assam laughingthrush is a denizen of the lush forests that drape the landscape of Northeast India and its neighboring territories.

Distribution

This species is endemic to the region, with its range extending from the verdant expanses of Northeast India to the nearby areas of southwest China and Myanmar.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Assam laughingthrush as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face immediate threats of extinction.