Rufous-backed Sibia
NameRufous-backed Sibia
Common NameRufous-backed Sibia
Scientific NameHeterophasia annectens
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black head with a prominent white supercilium and a white patch on the ear coverts. The back and flanks are a rich rufous (reddish-brown), contrasting with black wings that show distinct white primary patches. The belly is white, and the tail is black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistling notes and chattering calls, often delivered as a series of ringing whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the eastern Himalayas, including eastern Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, extending into Myanmar, southern China, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with white supercilium, White patch on ear coverts, Rufous back and flanks, Black wings with white primary patches, White belly
Description
This striking babbler-like bird is characterized by its bold black, white, and rufous plumage. It typically forages in the mid-canopy of montane forests, often in small groups, searching for insects and fruits.
