Rufous sibia

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

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
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Rufous sibia
R. s. nigriceps
Mount Phulchowki, Nepal
R. s. bayleyi
Bhutan
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Leiothrichidae
Genus: Heterophasia
Species:
H. capistrata
Binomial name
Heterophasia capistrata
(Vigors, 1831)
Synonyms

Malacias capistrata

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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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