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Birdsong field guide

Cambodian Laughingthrush

Garrulax ferrarius

The Cambodian Laughingthrush is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged passerine endemic to the highland forests of Cambodia. Formerly classified as a subspecies of the White-necked Laughingthrush, it is distinguished by its slate-grey body and social, skulking behavior.

What it sounds like

A complex and loud series of liquid, melodic whistles often delivered in a rhythmic, communal 'laughing' chorus.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Steve Bielamowicz · CambodiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is strictly endemic to the Cardamom and Elephant mountain ranges of southwestern Cambodia.
The species was split from the White-necked Laughingthrush (Garrulax strepitans) based on its significantly darker plumage and distinct vocalizations.
Its scientific name, 'ferrarius', is Latin for 'of iron,' referencing the bird's dark, iron-grey coloration.
Despite its restricted range, it is currently listed as 'Least Concern' by the IUCN, though it remains vulnerable to habitat loss.
They are highly gregarious birds that typically travel in small, noisy groups, often moving through the undergrowth to forage for insects and fruit.

Habitat

Moist evergreen and montane forests, particularly in areas with dense understory and bamboo thickets.

Range

Southwestern Cambodia

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-hooded LaughingthrushGarrulax milleti Chinese HwameiGarrulax canorus Gray LaughingthrushGarrulax maesi Lesser Necklaced LaughingthrushGarrulax monileger Orange-breasted LaughingthrushGarrulax annamensis Rufous-cheeked LaughingthrushGarrulax castanotis Rufous-fronted LaughingthrushGarrulax rufifrons Spot-breasted LaughingthrushGarrulax merulinus

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