About the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush
The ashy-headed laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. The laughingthrushes are a large family of Old World passerine birds characterised by soft fluffy plumage. These are birds of tropical areas, with the greatest variety in southeast Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Argya cinereifrons |
| Species Codes | ashlau1, AFBA, AHLA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush belong to?
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Argya cinereifrons) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush?
The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ashy-headed Laughingthrush?
The ashy-headed laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. The laughingthrushes are a large family of Old World passerine birds characterised by soft fluffy plumage. These are birds of tropical areas, with the greatest variety in southeast Asia....
Where can I report a Ashy-headed Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy-headed Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ashlau1, or on iNaturalist.
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