Pterorhinus nuchalis
The Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush, Pterorhinus nuchalis, is a striking medium-sized babbler, typically measuring 23-25 cm (9-10 inches) in length. Its most distinctive features include a rich chestnut back, wings, and rump, contrasting sharply with a dark slate-grey head and nape. A prominent, clean white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) extends from above the eye, lending a distinguished appearance, complemented by blackish lores and a dark bill. The underparts are a paler grey to buffy-white, ...
Found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, dense undergrowth, and secondary growth, typically at elevations ranging from 800 to 2,500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, consuming a variety of invertebrates such as beetles, caterpillars, and ants; supplements its diet with some fruits and seeds.
This diurnal species is often encountered in small, cohesive groups of 4-10 individuals, sometimes integrating into larger, boisterous mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly with other babblers. They are adept at skulking through dense undergrowth, actively gleaning insects from foliage and ...
The Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush is a resident species found in a relatively restricted band across the eastern Himalayas and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. Its primary breeding and year-round range encompasses northeastern India, specifically in states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagal...
Least Concern
- Its scientific name 'nuchalis' specifically refers to its nape (the back of the neck), highlighting this distinctive part of its plumage. - Laughingthrushes are celebrated for their incredibly complex and often boisterous vocalizations, a trait that earned them their evocative common name. - Th...