Chinese Hwamei

Garrulax canorus

Family: Laughingthrushes and Allies · Status: Very rare introduced resident · Size: 21–24 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Ranges across southeastern China to Vietnam and Laos.

Identification

Medium-sized laughingthrush, brown overall with white eyering and white eyestripe extending behind eye.

Habitat

Woodland, scrub vegetation.

Behaviour

Forages on ground. Males have a rich song that can be variable, capable of mimicking sounds.