All you need to know about this endangered shola forest resident
What does the Nilgiri laughingthrush sound like?
The call of this bird is loud and very similar to human laughter.
What does the Nilgiri laughingthrush eat?
It feeds on invertebrates, fruits, berries, nectar and flowers.
What is the Nilgiri laughingthrush also known as?
It is also known as the Nilgiri chilappan.
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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