About the Banasura Laughingthrush
The Banasura laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in shola habitat in a small section of the Western Ghats in southwestern Karnataka and northern Kerala. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the black-chinned laughingthrush.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Montecincla jerdoni |
| Species Codes | bkclau1, BALA, BACH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banasura Laughingthrush belong to?
The Banasura Laughingthrush (Montecincla jerdoni) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Banasura Laughingthrush?
The Banasura laughingthrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in shola habitat in a small section of the Western Ghats in southwestern Karnataka and northern Kerala. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the black-chinned laughingthrush....
Where can I report a Banasura Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Banasura Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkclau1, or on iNaturalist.
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