Passeriformes / Leiothrichidae / Pterorhinus
Plain Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus davidi · 山噪鹛
Introduction
A species in the family Leiothrichidae, endemic to central and northeastern China. It inhabits temperate forests and is distinguished by its curved bill, plain greyish-brown plumage, and ability to imitate other birds' calls.
Description
Distinguished by a curved bill and greyish-brown color with no defined markings, other than some faint mottling on the front.
Distribution & Habitat
Endemic to central and northeastern China. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is a sedentary species.
Behavior & Ecology
Mirrors New World thrashers in appearance and behavior, including the ability to imitate the calls of other birds. Vocalisations include buzzing calls and a relatively varied series of whistled songs similar to those of true thrushes. Males have been recorded using quiet songs to signify aggressive intent.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Genus
- Pterorhinus
Taxonomy Changes
Garrulax davidi → Pterorhinus davidi
Genus transfer — GBIF Backbone Taxonomy uses the former name; AviList 2025 uses the current name.
Ianthocincla davidi → Pterorhinus davidi
Genus transfer — GBIF Backbone Taxonomy uses the former name; AviList 2025 uses the current name.
Subspecies (2)
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Pterorhinus davidi concolor
Sungpan region of northern Sichuan (south-central China)
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
