About the Chinese Hwamei
The Chinese hwamei or melodious laughingthrush is a passerine bird of eastern Asia in the laughingthrush family Leiothrichidae. The name "hwamei" comes from its Chinese name huà méi, which means "painted eyebrow", referring to the distinctive marking around the bird's eyes. The species is a popular cagebird because of its attractive song.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Garrulax canorus |
| Species Codes | melthr, HWAM, CHHW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinese Hwamei belong to?
The Chinese Hwamei (Garrulax canorus) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chinese Hwamei?
The Chinese hwamei or melodious laughingthrush is a passerine bird of eastern Asia in the laughingthrush family Leiothrichidae. The name \"hwamei\" comes from its Chinese name huà méi, which means \"painted eyebrow\", referring to the distinctive marking around the bird's eyes. The species is a popular ...
Where can I report a Chinese Hwamei sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinese Hwamei on eBird (ebird.org) using species code melthr, or on iNaturalist.
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