Masked Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus perspicillatus
黑脸噪鹛
Introduction
A passerine bird in the family Leiotrichidae. Found in China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Macau. Inhabits undergrowth and bamboo groves. Typically observed in small, noisy flocks of approximately seven individuals. No conservation status assessment is provided in available sources.
Description
A medium-sized laughingthrush with distinctive facial markings suggested by the scientific name perspicillatus, meaning 'spectacled'. No detailed plumage description is provided in available sources.
Identification
No specific field identification guidance or comparison with similar species is provided in available sources.
Distribution & Habitat
Range includes China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Macau. The type locality is restricted to Xiamen (formerly Amoy) in Fujian province. No specific details on habitat preferences or migration patterns are provided.
Behavior & Ecology
Forages through undergrowth and bamboo groves. Vocalizations consist of a strident 'pew!' call and various chattering sounds. Highly social, typically observed in small, noisy flocks of approximately seven individuals.
Conservation
No conservation information is provided in available sources.
Culture
The Chinese name qī zǐ-mèi (七姊妹) translates to 'seven brothers and sisters', reflecting the bird's tendency to occur in flocks of approximately seven individuals.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Genus
- Pterorhinus
- eBird Code
- maslau1
Distribution
lowland scrub of southern China to Indochina
Vocalizations
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.