About the Bugun Liocichla
The Bugun liocichla is a passerine bird species from the family Leiothrichidae closely related to the Emei Shan liocichla. First spotted in 1995 in Arunachal Pradesh, India, it was described as a new species in 2006. The description was made without the collection of a type specimen as they were too few to risk killing one. It is thought to be an endangered species, with a small population, and a very restricted distribution range within which commercial development threatens the habitat.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Liocichla bugunorum |
| Species Codes | buglio1, BULI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bugun Liocichla belong to?
The Bugun Liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bugun Liocichla?
The Bugun Liocichla is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bugun Liocichla?
The Bugun liocichla is a passerine bird species from the family Leiothrichidae closely related to the Emei Shan liocichla. First spotted in 1995 in Arunachal Pradesh, India, it was described as a new species in 2006. The description was made without the collection of a type specimen as they were too...
Where can I report a Bugun Liocichla sighting?
You can log sightings of Bugun Liocichla on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buglio1, or on iNaturalist.
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