About the Masked Laughingthrush
The masked laughingthrush is a species of laughingthrush found in China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Macau. It is often seen in small noisy flocks of seven. Its Chinese name qī zǐ-mèi means 'seven brothers and sisters'.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Pterorhinus perspicillatus |
| Species Codes | maslau1, MALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Laughingthrush belong to?
The Masked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus perspicillatus) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Laughingthrush?
The masked laughingthrush is a species of laughingthrush found in China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Macau. It is often seen in small noisy flocks of seven. Its Chinese name qī zǐ-mèi means 'seven brothers and sisters'....
Where can I report a Masked Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maslau1, or on iNaturalist.
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