Bugun Liocichla
Liocichla bugunorum
- Family
- Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Best months to see it
- JanJanuary: Poor or no data
- FebFebruary: Poor or no data
- MarMarch: Poor or no data
- AprApril: Best
- MayMay: Best
- JunJune: Poor or no data
- JulJuly: Poor or no data
- AugAugust: Poor or no data
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- OctOctober: Poor or no data
- NovNovember: Poor or no data
- DecDecember: Poor or no data
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Overview
The Bugun liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum) is a passerine bird species from the family Leiothrichidae closely related to the Emei Shan liocichla. First spotted in 1995 in Arunachal Pradesh, India, it was described as a new species in 2006. The description was made without the collection of a type specimen as they were too few to risk killing one. It is thought to be an endangered species, with a small population, and a very restricted distribution range within which commercial development threatens the habitat.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
How to identify it
- Olive-grey, babbler-like bird with a black cap
- Bright yellow-orange patch around the eye
- Red, yellow and black in the wings and tail
Voice
Loud whistled phrases from dense scrub.
Where to see it
- Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh (Apr–May)
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bugun liocichla
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
