Genus: Melanocichla
Description
A genus which is not (yet) accepted by most authorities. If accepted it would contain one or two species:
- Black Laughingthrush
- Bare-headed Laughingthrush
They share a large, deep, short bill, bare skin behind the eyes, an all-dark plumage and a distinctive whooping voice.
Taxonomy
Melanocichla is a genus in the Family Leiothrichidae.
This genus is commonly merged in the genus Garrulax.
References
- del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Christie, D.A. eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-96553-42-6
Pages in category ‘Melanocichla’
The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
