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Masked Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus perspicillatus

The masked laughingthrush (Pterorhinus perspicillatus) is a species of laughingthrush found in China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Macau. It is often seen in small noisy flocks of seven. Its Chinese name qī zǐ-mèi (Chinese: 七姊妹 ) means 'seven brothers and sisters'.

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What it does

This bird, like most others in its family, can often be seen foraging through undergrowth, especially in bamboo groves. Its vocalisations consist of a strident "pew!" call and various chattering noises.

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