Pterorhinus mitratus
The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush, *Pterorhinus mitratus*, is a striking member of the Old World babbler family, Leiothrichidae, renowned for its social nature and boisterous vocalizations. This medium-sized passerine typically measures around 23-26 cm (9-10 inches) in length. Its most prominent feature is a rich chestnut crown and nape, which contrasts sharply with its otherwise greyish-brown upperparts and paler underparts. A clean white throat and upper breast are neatly framed by a disti...
This species primarily inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, often preferring dense undergrowth and secondary growth. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 700 to 2,000 meters above sea level.
Their diet primarily consists of insects and other invertebrates, such as beetles, ants, and caterpillars. They also supplement their diet with various fruits and seeds, foraging by gleaning and probing in leaf litter.
The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush is a highly social and diurnal species, typically encountered in small, cohesive groups of 3-10 individuals, which sometimes join larger mixed-species foraging flocks. They actively forage on or near the ground, rustling through leaf litter, gleaning insects fro...
The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush is endemic to the Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra in Southeast Asia. On the Malay Peninsula, its range extends from southern Thailand through Peninsular Malaysia. In Sumatra, it is found across the island's central and southern mountain ranges. This sp...
Least Concern
- The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush belongs to the Old World babbler family (Leiothrichidae), known for their complex social structures and vocalizations. - Its distinctive 'laughing' calls are not just a single sound but a varied repertoire of boisterous, often synchronous, notes and chattering...