Wildlifeof China
Giant Laughingthrush
Babblers, Laughingthrushes & White-eyes
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Ianthocincla maxima
Also known as: Garrulax maximus
China Red List: Least Concern (LC)
Basic stats
Habitat
Temperate forest
Range
Central China, far northern India and Myanmar
Clutch size
1–3 blue eggs
The giant laughingthrush (Ianthocincla maxima) is found in central China and far northern India and Myanmar, in temperate forest. It was once placed in the genus Garrulax before a 2018 molecular study moved it to Ianthocincla. Females often lay one to three blue eggs, incubated by both parents for about two weeks, and the species is known for a sweet, melodious and bold song. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Giant Laughingthrush live in?
- Temperate forest
- Where is the Giant Laughingthrush found?
- Central China, far northern India and Myanmar
- How many eggs does the Giant Laughingthrush lay?
- 1–3 blue eggs