- Liocichla ripponi
Identification
21 - 23cm. A small laughingthrush-like Babbler.
- Large crimson to scarlet patch on face and side of neck
- Red wing-slash
- Black tail with reddish-rufous tip
- Grey-green plumage with faint lateral crown-stripe
Distribution
From east Burma to northwest Thailand, Laos, northern Vietnam and southeast Yunnan (China).
Common in parts of its range, but status not assessed due lack of data.
Taxonomy
Two subspecies usually accepted:
- L. p. ripponi in east Burma and northwest Thailand
- L. p. wellsi in southeast Yunnan (China) to north Laos and north Vietnam
Formerly treated as conspecific with Red-faced Liocichla.
Also thought to be a Laughingthrush and included in genus Garrulax by some. Recent molecular studies support the treatment as a Liocichla.
Habitat
Dense undergrowth in broadleaf evergreen forest, ravines, bamboo jungle, near swamps. Occurs from 1400m to 2200m.
Behaviour
Feeds on insects, berries and seeds.
Usually seen singly, in pairs or small groups of 4 or 5 birds. Sometimes in bird-waves. Generally skulking and unobtrusive, feeding in the undergrowth and on the ground.
Breeding season from April to June. The nest is a deep, compact cup made of dry bamboo or other leaves. It's placed low in a bush or a sapling. Lays 2 - 4 (usually 3) eggs.
Resident.
References
- Avibase
- Clements, JF. 2008. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2008. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Scarlet-faced Liocichla. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 2 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Scarlet-faced_Liocichla
