Ashy-headed Laughingthrush

Ashy-headed Laughingthrush

Argya cinereifrons

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Leiothrichidae

About

The ashy-headed laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. The laughingthrushes are a large family of Old World passerine birds characterised by soft fluffy plumage. These are birds of tropical areas, with the greatest variety in southeast Asia.

Fun Fact

The laughingthrushes are a large family of Old World passerine birds characterised by soft fluffy plumage.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in all the forests of the wet zone, and is quite common at prime sites like Kitulgala and Sinharaja.

Diet

Feed mainly on insects, but also eat jungle berries.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change