About the Red-tailed Laughingthrush
The Red-tailed Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron milnei) 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 retlau1 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 milnei |
| Species Codes | retlau1, RTLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-tailed Laughingthrush belong to?
The Red-tailed Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron milnei) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-tailed Laughingthrush?
The Red-tailed 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 Red-tailed Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-tailed Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retlau1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Laughingthrushes and Allies 143 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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