The rufous sibia (Heterophasia capistrata) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It feeds on berries and insects.[2]

Rufous sibia
R. s. nigriceps
Mount Phulchowki, Nepal
R. s. bayleyi
Bhutan
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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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References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Heterophasia capistrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22716699A94506859. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22716699A94506859.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Phillipps, Reginald (1903). "The Black-headed Sibia Malacias capistrata". Avicultural Magazine. 1 (9): 255–262.