About the Rusty Laughingthrush
The rusty laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is endemic to Taiwan. It formerly included the buffy laughingthrush of mainland China as a subspecies. Compared to the rusty laughingthrush, the buffy laughingthrush has paler grey underparts, more contrasting rufous wings, broader white tips to the tail, and distinct black lores.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Pterorhinus poecilorhynchus |
| Species Codes | ruslau1, RULA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty Laughingthrush belong to?
The Rusty Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus poecilorhynchus) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty Laughingthrush?
The rusty laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is endemic to Taiwan. It formerly included the buffy laughingthrush of mainland China as a subspecies. Compared to the rusty laughingthrush, the buffy laughingthrush has paler grey underparts, more contrasting rufous wing...
Where can I report a Rusty Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruslau1, or on iNaturalist.
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