Cambodian Laughingthrush (Garrulax ferrarius)

Cambodian Laughingthrush Garrulax ferrarius

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Justification

Justification of Red List category
Although this species has a small range, there is currently no evidence of a threat acting on its population. Consequently, its extinction risk is perceived to be very low, and it is listed as Least Concern.

Population justification
The population size of this species has not been estimated. Although it has a limited range, it is described as locally common (Goes 2014) and appears to be regularly encountered in good numbers when observers are in the appropriate habitat (eBird 2022).

Trend justification
The main threats to most laughingthrush species globally are habitat loss and trapping. According to remote sensing data (Global Forest Watch 2022, based on data from Hansen et al. [2013] and methods disclosed therein), habitat loss in the range of G. ferrarius was <0.5% in the three generations (11.7 years; Bird et al. 2020) to 2022. The species is not also known to be currently trapped (Goes 2014, S. Mahood in litt. 2022). In the absence of any other threats, the species' current population trend is believed to be stable. The entire range lies within protected areas (UNEP-WCMC and IUCN 2022), such that the population trend is likely to remain stable in the future.

Distribution and population

Garrulax ferrarius has a small range in the Cardamom mountains, south-west Cambodia.

Ecology

This species is typically encountered between 700 and 1,250 m, however it has exceptionally occurred as low as 200 m (Goes 2014). It forages in small groups, often in mixed species foraging aggregations.

Threats

There are no threats currently thought to be impacting this species, and none suspected in the future given its entire range lies within protected areas (UNEP-WCMC and IUCN 2022).

Conservation actions

Conservation Actions Underway
No specific action is known. The entire range lies within protected areas.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Undertake surveys to determine its population size. Continue to monitor habitat trends within its range, noting that any loss or degradation of forest would be illegal.

Identification

Identification. A brown hood covering the head, throat and upper breast; dark slate-grey upper mantle and lower breast; isolated patches of white on either side of the neck. An extension of the orbital skin around the eye is bluish-white in colour. Similar species. Garrulax milleti which differs from G.ferraruis in colouring; G.ferraruis has a browner hood and darker mantle. White patches on the neck of G.milleti extend in a band from the upper mantle to lower breast. Voice. Rapid maniacal laughter, introduced by a few dry chuck notes.

Acknowledgements

Text account compilers
Berryman, A.

Contributors
Eames, J.C., Eaton, J., Mahood, S. & Taylor, J.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Cambodian Laughingthrush Garrulax ferrarius. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/cambodian-laughingthrush-garrulax-ferrarius on 23/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/11/2024.