About the Sumatran Laughingthrush
The Sumatran laughingthrush, also known as the black-and-white laughingthrush, is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the white-crested laughingthrush, but unlike that species the plumage of the Sumatran laughingthrush is blackish-brown and white.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Garrulax bicolor |
| Species Codes | sumlau1, SULA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sumatran Laughingthrush belong to?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush (Garrulax bicolor) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sumatran Laughingthrush?
The Sumatran Laughingthrush is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sumatran Laughingthrush?
The Sumatran laughingthrush, also known as the black-and-white laughingthrush, is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the white-crested laughingthrush, but unlike that species the plumage of the Sumatran laughingthrush is blackish-brown and white....
Where can I report a Sumatran Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of Sumatran Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sumlau1, or on iNaturalist.
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