About the Banasura Laughingthrush
The Banasura laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in shola habitat in a small section of the Western Ghats in southwestern Karnataka and northern Kerala. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the black-chinned laughingthrush.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Montecincla jerdoni |
| Species Codes | bkclau1, BALA, BACH |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banasura Laughingthrush belong to?
The Banasura Laughingthrush (Montecincla jerdoni) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Banasura Laughingthrush?
The Banasura Laughingthrush is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Banasura Laughingthrush?
The Banasura laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in shola habitat in a small section of the Western Ghats in southwestern Karnataka and northern Kerala. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the black-chinned laughingthrush....
Where can I report a Banasura Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Banasura Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkclau1, or on iNaturalist.
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