About the Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush
The chestnut-backed laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Northeast India and northern Myanmar. This species inhabits secondary growth, thickets, tall grasslands with scattered shrubs or dense bushes in stony scrub-covered ravines and hills, from the lowlands up to around 900 metres (3,000 ft). It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Pterorhinus nuchalis |
| Species Codes | chblau1, CBLA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush belong to?
The Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus nuchalis) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush?
The Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush?
The chestnut-backed laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Northeast India and northern Myanmar. This species inhabits secondary growth, thickets, tall grasslands with scattered shrubs or dense bushes in stony scrub-covered ravines and hills, from the lowlan...
Where can I report a Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chblau1, or on iNaturalist.
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