It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Greater Necklaced Laughing-thrush is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Greater Necklaced Laughing-thrush - Garrulax pectoralis = Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail. First year: 1960 Extirpated year: 1960's Established status: Species were formerly present in Florida, but are no longer present. Estimated Florida range: 1 county Not reported breeding Statewide trend: No current population Threats to natives: Unknown Species Account: Native to the Himalayas. Habitats: Central or core urban area. More