About the Malayan Whistling-Thrush
The Malayan whistling thrush or Malaysian whistling-thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Malay Peninsula. Due primarily to habitat loss, its population is thought to be in decline.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Myophonus robinsoni |
| Species Codes | mawthr2, MAWT, MWTH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malayan Whistling-Thrush belong to?
The Malayan Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus robinsoni) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malayan Whistling-Thrush?
The Malayan Whistling-Thrush is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malayan Whistling-Thrush?
The Malayan whistling thrush or Malaysian whistling-thrush is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Malay Peninsula. Due primarily to habitat loss, its population is thought to be in decline....
Where can I report a Malayan Whistling-Thrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Malayan Whistling-Thrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mawthr2, or on iNaturalist.
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