Nilgiri Laughingthrush
Nilgiri Laughingthrush · BirdGacha
Nilgiri Laughingthrush
Montecincla cachinnansWikimedia Commons · WC19023243 · L. Shyamal · CC BY-SA 2.5 · MP3 transcode by Wikimedia Commons
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 24 cm
- Body Mass
- 40.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrates
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 125).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 79).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
L. Shyamal · Sources & credits
🌍 Range & Habitat
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Montecincla cachinnans
Which family does it belong to?
Laughingthrushes & Allies (Leiothrichidae)
Where is it found?
Oriental: Southwestern India (Western Ghats in Nilgiri Hills)
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Antony Grossy · Not recorded
