Long-tailed Sibia
NameLong-tailed Sibia
Common NameLong-tailed Sibia
Scientific NameHeterophasia picaoides
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)37
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)41
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly grey, darker on the upperparts and paler on the underparts. The most striking feature is its very long, graduated tail, which is boldly barred with black and white. It has prominent red irises.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, clear, and often fluty song, sometimes incorporating repetitive phrases and chattering notes. It can also produce harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, from the eastern Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India) through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, and down into the Malay Peninsula.
Identifying Featureslong, graduated tail with black and white barring, overall grey plumage, prominent red eyes, slender build
Description
This slender, long-tailed bird is characterized by its overall grey plumage, striking red eyes, and a distinctive black and white barred tail. It is an active and vocal species typically found foraging in the mid-canopy of montane forests.
