About the White-crested Laughingthrush
The white-crested laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. It is a highly social and vocal bird found in forest and scrub from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Garrulax leucolophus |
| Species Codes | whclau2, WCLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crested Laughingthrush belong to?
The White-crested Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-crested Laughingthrush?
The white-crested laughingthrush is a member of the family Leiothrichidae. It is a highly social and vocal bird found in forest and scrub from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asia....
Where can I report a White-crested Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crested Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whclau2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Laughingthrushes and Allies 143 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
143
Species in Family
2,667
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