Palani Laughingthrush (or Palani Chillappan)

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The Palani Laughing Thrush (or Palani Chillappan) is the only montane laughingthrush in its range and hence unmistakable. It has dull olive-brown upperparts, a grey-streaked white breast, and a rufous-chestnut lower breast and belly. The most striking characteristic is the white eyebrow, flaring in front of the eye over a dark eye-line. Found in stunted montane forests, tea estates, and wooded second growth, in pairs or noisy flocks.

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Location: Munnar, Eravikulam National Park
Photo credit: © Hari Gopalakrishnen / Alamy / Afripics
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