Description:
Adults have a bright brown head. The neck, back, and flanks are pale grayish-black, slightly tinged with yellow. The tail is dark brown. Wings are brown with bright reddish-brown edges. The chin is black, the throat is black with pale gray feather bases that gradually transition to gray on the chest and belly. Under the tail, the color is pale reddish-brown. Eyes are reddish-brown, and the beak is horn-white. Legs are pinkish-gray.
Biology:
No data available.
Habitat and Ecology:
Suitable habitats include areas of shrubs and bamboo thickets on mountainous and hilly regions at an altitude of approximately 600-1000 meters.
Distribution:
- Vietnam: This subspecies is only found in northern Vietnam and has only been observed in Bac Thai (Bac Can).
- Global: None.
Value:
A valuable genetic resource, a species endemic to Vietnam. Possesses scientific and aesthetic value.
Status:
Similar to other species of laughingthrushes that inhabit northern Vietnam. Threat level: T (Threatened).
Proposed Conservation Measures:
Continued research on its current status, the boundaries of its distribution, and its population size is recommended as a basis for proposing appropriate conservation measures.