Beautiful Sibia
Heterophasia pulchella
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heterophasia-pulchella"></birdfyi-bird>The Beautiful Sibia (Heterophasia pulchella) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.6 cm and a weight of 41.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Beautiful Sibia is an attractive bird of the forest undergrowth and montane forests of the eastern Himalayas through to southwestern China and Myanmar. It has chestnut-brown upperparts, grey underparts, and a distinctive long tail with a blue-grey gloss. It is gregarious and feeds on insects, berries, and nectar in dense forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 41.75 g | 1.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Leiothrichidae |
| Genus | Heterophasia |
| Species | Heterophasia pulchella |
Distribution
Beautiful Sibia has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Leiothrichidae family