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English: The greater necklaced laughingthrush, belonging to the passerine bird family Leiothrichidae, inhabits diverse regions across Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam, with introductions observed in the United States. Characterized by its large, long-tailed frame reminiscent of a thrush, this species boasts distinctive features such as a black necklace, streaked white cheek patch, and a pale band near the tail tip. Often confused with its Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush counterpart, notable differences include a dark eye and a cheek patch completely encircled. Shy and elusive, these birds tend to congregate in small flocks within wet lowland and hill forests, particularly near water bodies. Their song comprises a series of loud whistles, although not as extensive or varied as that of the Hwamei. Originally native to East and Southeast Asia, this species has been introduced to the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Sighting of the greater necklaced laughingthrush was photographed at the Buxa Tiger Reserve & National Park in West Bengal, India.