Black Throated Laughing Thrush

The black-throated laughing thrush (Garrulax chinensis) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Cambodia,China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It occurs as an introduced species in Hone Kong. Description: The black-throated laughing thrush  plumage is soft, loose and fluffy with no difference between sexes. The face and beak are black with a bit of white behind the eyes. The top of the head and body are a blue-grey with brown overtones on the wings and tail. The  legs and feet are a pale red. Song: Has repetitive, loud, rich, rather mournful, fluty song incorporating harsh, coarse “wrath. Interesting Facts: They stay close with their mates and other flock members, frequently preening each other. Their feet are used for gripping food. They are non-migratory birds and even tend to stay close to where they were born. Bathing is done by repeatedly hopping in and out of water. Breeding: They build cup up shaped nests that are made with moss, dead leaves and other