Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Near Threatened | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | high |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 141,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | decreasing | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 4.7 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as uncommon to common throughout its range (del Hoyo et al. 2007).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| India | Achankovil Forest Division |
| India | Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Bhimgad Forests |
| India | Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary and Hills |
| India | Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Camel’s Hump Mountains |
| India | Grass Hills |
| India | Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park |
| India | Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve |
| India | Kemmangundi and Bababudan Hills |
| India | Kemphole Reserve Forest |
| India | Kudremukh National Park |
| India | Kulahupuzha Reserved Forest |
| India | Malayattur Reserve Forest |
| India | Muthikulam-Siruvani Reserve Forest |
| India | Muthukuzhi |
| India | Nelliyampathy (Nemmara Division) |
| India | Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Peechi - Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Silent Valley National Park |
| India | Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Thattekkad Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Vazhachal Forest Division |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 155 - 1220 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
| Purpose | Scale |
|---|---|
| Pets/display animals, horticulture | international |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Wayanad Laughingthrush Pterorhinus delesserti. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/wayanad-laughingthrush-pterorhinus-delesserti on 23/12/2024.
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 23/12/2024.