Habitat
Dense undergrowth and moist, shady lower storey vegetation of evergreen and semi-evergreen forest, especially densely wooded ravines and hollows ("sholas") and forest edge. From 1,200 - 2,285 m.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion of forest into plantations, reservoirs, crops and human settlements are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Banasura Laughingthrush (Montecincla jerdoni) [XC545768]
by Sathyan Meppayur from Malappuram, Kerala, India (call)
Banasura Laughingthrush (Montecincla jerdoni) [XC826432]
by id from Wayanad (near Vellarimala), Kerala, India (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus usually subsumed in Garrulax. Species sometimes placed in genus Trochalopteron. Subspecies jerdoni has until recently often been combined in a separate species with Palani Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron fairbanki). Further study is required.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Nilgiri Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron cachinnans).
BirdLife International Species Factsheet