About the White-whiskered Laughingthrush
The white-whiskered laughingthrush or Formosan laughing thrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is endemic to montane forests of the island of Taiwan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Trochalopteron morrisonianum |
| Species Codes | whwlau1, WWLA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-whiskered Laughingthrush belong to?
The White-whiskered Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron morrisonianum) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-whiskered Laughingthrush?
The White-whiskered Laughingthrush is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-whiskered Laughingthrush?
The white-whiskered laughingthrush or Formosan laughing thrush is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is endemic to montane forests of the island of Taiwan....
Where can I report a White-whiskered Laughingthrush sighting?
You can log sightings of White-whiskered Laughingthrush on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwlau1, or on iNaturalist.
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