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Heterophasia capistrata

Heterophasia capistrata nigriceps


Rufous Sibia
Sibia Rufa

Family: Leiothrichidae
Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Synonyms: Malacias capistratus, Cinclosoma capistratum.

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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern


Description


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

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.

Source: Wikipedia, article Heterophasia capistrata. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 17/07/2026.





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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 16/09/2026.