Rufous sibia
Species of bird From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Species of bird From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rufous sibia (Heterophasia capistrata) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It feeds on berries and insects.[2]
| Rufous sibia | |
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| R. s. nigriceps Mount Phulchowki, Nepal | |
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| R. s. bayleyi Bhutan | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Leiothrichidae |
| Genus: | Heterophasia |
| Species: | H. capistrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Heterophasia capistrata (Vigors, 1831) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Malacias capistrata | |
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.
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