About the Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
The Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron erythrocephalum) is a species of bird in the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 143 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chclau2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Trochalopteron erythrocephalum |
| Species Codes | chclau2, CCLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush belong to?
The Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron erythrocephalum) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush?
The Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush is a member of the Laughingthrushes and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chclau2, or on iNaturalist.