Bangladesh, Bhutan, China (mainland), India, Myanmar, Nepal.
South-central Nepal, Bhutan, all north-eastern Indian states, north-eastern Bangladesh, west, northern and north-eastern Myanmar, and adjacent parts of China (Zeastern Xizang, western Yunnan).
 
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis) [XC157781]
by Vijay Anand Ismavel from Mishmi, nr Chidu (km10-12), Arunachal Pradesh, India (call)
Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis) [XC115558]
by Mike Nelson from Tingtibi, Zhemgang, Bhutan (song)