The White-crested Laughing Thrush (also spelled Laughingthrush) is native to the Himalayas, India, China and much of Southeast Asia.
It is a sociable thrush despite its bandit mask. It raises its white crest much of the time.
There are over 50 species of Laughing Thrush (Laughingthrush), vocal birds with the common name coming from their "laugh-like" call.