About the Chowchilla
The chowchilla is a passerine bird in the family Orthonychidae. It is endemic to Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Logrunners (Orthonychidae) |
| Species | Orthonyx spaldingii |
| Species Codes | chowch1, CHOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chowchilla belong to?
The Chowchilla (Orthonyx spaldingii) belongs to the Logrunners family (Orthonychidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chowchilla?
The chowchilla is a passerine bird in the family Orthonychidae. It is endemic to Australia....
Where can I report a Chowchilla sighting?
You can log sightings of Chowchilla on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chowch1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Logrunners 3 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
3
Species in Family
179
iNat Observations
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