Image via Macaulay Library
Scaly Laughingthrush
- Scientific name
- Trochalopteron subunicolor
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The scaly laughingthrush, or Trochalopteron subunicolor, was formally described by ornithologist Edward Blyth in 1843. Belonging to the family Leiothrichidae, this species is native to the temperate forests of the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. It thrives in dense undergrowth, where its specific morphological adaptations—most notably its rounded wings and rounded tail—facilitate agile navigation through thickets, a key evolutionary trait for ground-dwelling birds in these montane environments.
The species is characterized by its distinct, olive-brown plumage marked by a subtle, scaled appearance across its upperparts and breast. Taxonomists and ornithologists throughout the 19th and 20th centuries documented the species as part of wider surveys of Himalayan biodiversity. Its name derives from the distinct, undulating, and resonant vocalizations often heard in its natural habitat, which historical field naturalists frequently noted as being among the most persistent sounds within its mountainous range.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Scaly Laughingthrush
Scaly Laughingthrush is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Scaly Laughingthrush on collecto.rs?
Scaly Laughingthrush doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Scaly Laughingthrush?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Scaly Laughingthrush catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Scaly Laughingthrush is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
