About the Ashambu Laughingthrush
The Ashambu laughingthrush or Travancore laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in the Western Ghats in southern Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the grey-breasted laughingthrush. It is closely related to the Palani laughingthrush and can be differentiated from it by its very short white brow that stops before the eye.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Montecincla meridionalis |
| Species Codes | kerlau3, ASCH, ASLA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashambu Laughingthrush belong to?
The Ashambu Laughingthrush (Montecincla meridionalis) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ashambu Laughingthrush?
The Ashambu Laughingthrush is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ashambu Laughingthrush?
The Ashambu laughingthrush or Travancore laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in the Western Ghats in southern Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the grey-breasted laughingthrush. It is closely related to the Palani lau...
Where can I report a Ashambu Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashambu Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kerlau3, or on iNaturalist.
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