The species is becoming increasingly targeted by the Asian Songbird Trade, especially on Sumatra, where population declines are accelerating. This species consists of two subspecies. G. p. palliatus occurs on the island of Sumatra (Indonesia), while G. p. schistochlamys occurs on Borneo (Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei).
Sunda Laughingthrush Garrulax palliatus (NT)
Sunda Laughingthrush - Garrulax Palliatus
