Rufous-backed Sibia
Heterophasia annectans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyLeiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies)
- GenusHeterophasia (Sibias)
- SpeciesHeterophasia annectans (Rufous-backed Sibia)
About the Rufous-backed Sibia
The rufous-backed sibia (Leioptila annectens) is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Heterophasia but is now the only species in the genus Leioptila. It is found from the Himalayas to south-central Vietnam.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 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-backed Sibia 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 | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-backed Sibia in Namdapha National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-backed Sibia sighting in Namdapha National Park, based on 316 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-backed Sibia in Namdapha National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-backed Sibia in Namdapha National Park in our monthly data.