A laughingthrush of forests from southern Thailand through the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra. It searches for food in montane and secondary forest.
The body is slate-grey, with a chestnut crown and vent. It has a white eye-ring and a white mark on the wing.
In montane and secondary forest, it feeds on insects, snails, fruit, and seeds. It is seen in pairs or small groups.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.