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Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush
Garrulax nuchalis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusGarrulax (Typical Laughingthrushes)
- SpeciesGarrulax nuchalis (Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush)
About the Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush
The chestnut-backed laughingthrush (Pterorhinus nuchalis) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in Northeast India and northern Myanmar. This species inhabits secondary growth, thickets, tall grasslands with scattered shrubs or dense bushes in stony scrub-covered ravines and hills, from the lowlands up to around 900 metres (3,000 ft). It is threatened by habitat loss.
The chestnut-backed 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 Pterorhinus. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush in Namdapha 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 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush in Namdapha National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush sighting in Namdapha National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush in Namdapha National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush in Namdapha National Park in our monthly data.