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. 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.
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. ==Gallery== File:Rufous Sibia from Sikkim, India.jpg|Sikkim, India File:Rufous Sibia.JPG|R. s. capistrata Galu temple in Himachal File:Rufous Sibia (48606503342).jpg|Faridabad, Haryana, India File:Rufous sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), Latpanchar, West Bengal, India 02.jpg|Rufous sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), Latpanchar, West Bengal, India File:HeterophasiaCapistrata2.ogg|Call of rufous sibia ==References== Collar, N. J. & Robson C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
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