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) [XC684987]
by Desmond Allen from Nanyun (near Nan Yun), Hkamti, Sagaing Region, Myanmar (call, song)
Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis) [XC100891]
by Mike Nelson from Dibru-Saikhowa NP, Assam, India (call)