The Spotted Laughingthrush has a black crown, nape, and throat, with pale wing and tail patches. It occurs in mountain regions from the Himalayas to central and southwestern China.
The crown, nape, and throat are black, while the upperparts and sides of the breast have conspicuous spots. Pale buff areas around the eye and chin contrast with the dark head, and the wings and tail tip have white patches.
It occurs in mid- and high-elevation broadleaf forest, mixed conifer-broadleaf forest, alpine scrub, and bamboo. Its call is described as loud and melodious.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.