About the Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush
The chestnut-capped laughingthrush, also known as the spectacled laughingthrush, is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Sumatra (Indonesia) and the Thai-Malay Peninsula. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The chestnut-hooded laughingthrush was previously considered a subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Pterorhinus mitratus |
| Species Codes | chclau3, CCLA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush belong to?
The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus mitratus) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush?
The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush?
The chestnut-capped laughingthrush, also known as the spectacled laughingthrush, is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Sumatra (Indonesia) and the Thai-Malay Peninsula. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mois...
Where can I report a Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chclau3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Laughingthrushes and Allies 143 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!