Back to species list

Passeriformes / Leiothrichidae / Pterorhinus

Rufous-vented Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus gularis · 栗臀噪鹛

IUCN: Least Concern Found in China

Introduction

Medium-sized passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. Native to South and Southeast Asia, with confirmed populations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Underwent taxonomic revision in 2018 following molecular phylogenetic study, resulting in transfer from the genus Garrulax to the resurrected genus Pterorhinus.

Distribution & Habitat

Found across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Occupies subtropical and tropical moist lowland forest habitats as well as subtropical and tropical moist montane forests throughout this range.

Behavior & Ecology

The article provides no specific information regarding diet, breeding behavior, social structure, or vocalizations.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Taxonomy

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Leiothrichidae
Genus
Pterorhinus

Distribution

eastern Bhutan to northeastern India, northern Myanmar, and northern Laos

Data Sources

AviList 2025 eBird (ruvlau1) CBR v12.0 (#1073) Avibase

Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.