Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush
Garrulax sukatschewi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusGarrulax (Typical Laughingthrushes)
- SpeciesGarrulax sukatschewi (Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush)
About the Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush
The snowy-cheeked laughingthrush (Ianthocincla sukatschewi), also known as Sukatschev's laughingthrush, is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is endemic to northern China where its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The snowy-cheeked laughingthrush was at one time placed in the genus Garrulax but following the publication of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study in 2018, it was moved to the resurrected genus Ianthocincla. The specific name honours the Russian merchant, philanthropist and collector Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev (1849-1919). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 65 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.