Rufous sibia

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
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
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.

Gallery

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  Sikkim, India
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  R. s. capistrata
  Galu temple in Himachal
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  Faridabad, Haryana, India
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  Rufous sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), Latpanchar, West Bengal, India
• Call of rufous sibia