I LIVE IN ASIA
The white-crested laughing thrush is native to the foothill forests of the Himalayan Mountains throughout southeast Asia.
I AM AN OMNIVORE
This bird is known to eat a wide range of insects and fruits found in their natural habitat.
WHITE-CRESTED LAUGHING THRUSHES ARE SOCIAL
The avian species is a social bird, often roosting in large flocks and communicating with one another with a variety of calls and songs.
A CACKLING CALL
This white-crested laughing thrush gets it’s name from the cackling calls they make that can resemble laughter.
HELPING THE WHITE-CRESTED LAUGHING THRUSH IN THE WILD
By visiting the Fort Wayne Zoo, you are supporting local, regional, and global conservation. A portion of every ticket sold goes towards conservation of wildlife and wild places. Each year, the Fort Wayne Zoo donates over $250,000 to our conservation partners.
I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM
Because of the fruit-heavy diet, the white-crested laughing thrush plays an important role in their ecosystem dispersing seeds, aiding in biodiversity.