Rufous Sibia
Heterophasia capistrata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusHeterophasia (Sibias)
- SpeciesHeterophasia capistrata (Rufous Sibia)
About the Rufous Sibia
The rufous sibia (Heterophasia capistrata) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It feeds on berries and insects. It is found in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, ranging across India, Nepal and Bhutan. Its natural habitat is the temperate forests of the Lower to Middle Himalayas. The species has an unmistakable appearance with its rufous-dominated colouration and black head, and is often seen with its crest raised. It is a vigorous, melodious singer.
Media related to Category:Heterophasia capistrata at Wikimedia Commons Collar, N. J. & Robson C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous Sibia in Khangchendzonga National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Khangchendzonga National Park
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Trochalopteron erythrocephalum
Red-billed Leiothrix
Leiothrix lutea
Black-faced Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron affine
Striated Laughingthrush
Garrulax striatus
Rusty-fronted Barwing
Actinodura egertoni
Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris
Red-tailed Minla
Minla ignotincta
Blue-winged Minla
Minla cyanouroptera
Himalayan Cutia
Cutia nipalensis
White-throated Laughingthrush
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Red-faced Liocichla
Liocichla phoenicea
Chestnut-tailed Minla
Minla strigula
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 4 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous Sibia in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous Sibia sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 161 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous Sibia in Khangchendzonga National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Rufous Sibia in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.