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| + | '''Alternative names: Chestnut-backed Sibia; Chestnut-rumped Sibia; Blyth's Sibia''' | ||
[[Image:IMG_0048.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Ayuwat+J|Ayuwat J}}<br />Doi Inthanon, Chiangmai, [[Thailand]]]] | [[Image:IMG_0048.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Ayuwat+J|Ayuwat J}}<br />Doi Inthanon, Chiangmai, [[Thailand]]]] | ||
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;[[:Category:Heterophasia|Heterophasia]] annectans | ;[[:Category:Heterophasia|Heterophasia]] annectans | ||
| + | ''Leioptila annectens'' | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
With 18.5 to 20cm a rather small, short-tailed Sibia<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: | With 18.5 to 20cm a rather small, short-tailed Sibia<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: | ||
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Uncommon in most of its range, but locally common in China and present in many national parks in the region.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Uncommon in most of its range, but locally common in China and present in many national parks in the region.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | Some authorities have placed this species in [[:Category:Minla|Minla]] or in its own genus [[:Category:Leioptila|Leioptila]].<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup><br/ > | ||
| + | The scientific name is also spelled ''Heterophasia '''annectens'''''. | ||
| + | ====Subspecies==== | ||
Clements<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup> accepts five subspecies: | Clements<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup> accepts five subspecies: | ||
* ''H. a. annectans'' from E [[Nepal]] over [[Sikkim]], [[Bhutan]], the NE [[India]]n Hill States to N and W [[Myanmar]] and S [[China]] | * ''H. a. annectans'' from E [[Nepal]] over [[Sikkim]], [[Bhutan]], the NE [[India]]n Hill States to N and W [[Myanmar]] and S [[China]] | ||
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* ''H. a. roundi'' in C [[Vietnam]] and adjacent SE [[Laos]] | * ''H. a. roundi'' in C [[Vietnam]] and adjacent SE [[Laos]] | ||
* ''H. a. eximia'' in S [[Vietnam]] | * ''H. a. eximia'' in S [[Vietnam]] | ||
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Others accept also the subspecies ''davisoni'' (S [[Myanmar]] and W [[Thailand]]) which is regarded by others as a black-backed morph of ''saturata''.<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup><br/ > | Others accept also the subspecies ''davisoni'' (S [[Myanmar]] and W [[Thailand]]) which is regarded by others as a black-backed morph of ''saturata''.<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup><br/ > | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Broadleaf evergreen forest, partly also semi-deciduous forest. Mainly between 1000m and 2650m, locally down to 215m in India. In Bhutan only up to 1400m, higher up replaced by [[Rufous Sibia]].<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Broadleaf evergreen forest, partly also semi-deciduous forest. Mainly between 1000m and 2650m, locally down to 215m in India. In Bhutan only up to 1400m, higher up replaced by [[Rufous Sibia]].<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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Feeds on insects, takes also seeds. Forages in middle to upper forest storeys, searching for food among moss, lichen and bark crevises.<br/ > | Feeds on insects, takes also seeds. Forages in middle to upper forest storeys, searching for food among moss, lichen and bark crevises.<br/ > | ||
| − | Usually seen singly, in pairs or small groups of up to 6 birds. Often in bird waves with other Babblers (eg. [[Blue-winged Minla]], [[Himalayan Cutia]] and [[Vietnamese Cutia]]). | + | Usually seen singly, in pairs or small groups of up to 6 birds. Often in bird waves with other Babblers (eg. [[Blue-winged Minla]], [[Himalayan Cutia]] and [[Vietnamese Cutia]]). |
| − | Breeding season from April to June. The nest is a compact cup, made of moss, roots, leaves and fine grasses, placed on a branch of a small tree, 2 - 6 m above the ground. Lays 2 - 4 eggs. | + | ====Breeding==== |
| + | Breeding season from April to June. The nest is a compact cup, made of moss, roots, leaves and fine grasses, placed on a branch of a small tree, 2 - 6 m above the ground. Lays 2 - 4 eggs. | ||
| + | ====Movements==== | ||
Resident species, some altitudinal movement may occur.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Resident species, some altitudinal movement may occur.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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*[http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php?action=searchresult&Bird_ID=1450 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | *[http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php?action=searchresult&Bird_ID=1450 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Heterophasia]] [[Category:Leioptila]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Heterophasia]] [[Category:Leioptila]] | ||
Revision as of 14:00, 21 March 2017
Alternative names: Chestnut-backed Sibia; Chestnut-rumped Sibia; Blyth's Sibia
- Heterophasia annectans
Leioptila annectens
Identification
With 18.5 to 20cm a rather small, short-tailed Sibia1:
- Black cap and upper mantle (with white streaks)
- Black wings with white trim
- White-tipped black tail
- White throat and breast
- Back and uppertail coverts mostly rufous, but black in davisoni
Juveniles have shorter bill and slightly narrower rectrices.
Distribution
Found in the eastern Himalayas from extreme E Nepal over Sikkim, Bhutan, NE India to S China (Yunnan) and south to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Uncommon in most of its range, but locally common in China and present in many national parks in the region.1
Taxonomy
Some authorities have placed this species in Minla or in its own genus Leioptila.1
The scientific name is also spelled Heterophasia annectens.
Subspecies
Clements2 accepts five subspecies:
- H. a. annectans from E Nepal over Sikkim, Bhutan, the NE Indian Hill States to N and W Myanmar and S China
- H. a. saturata in E Myanmar and NW Thailand
- H. a. mixta in E Myanmar, N Thailand, Laos, N Vietnam and S China (Tonkin)
- H. a. roundi in C Vietnam and adjacent SE Laos
- H. a. eximia in S Vietnam
Others accept also the subspecies davisoni (S Myanmar and W Thailand) which is regarded by others as a black-backed morph of saturata.2
Habitat
Broadleaf evergreen forest, partly also semi-deciduous forest. Mainly between 1000m and 2650m, locally down to 215m in India. In Bhutan only up to 1400m, higher up replaced by Rufous Sibia.1
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on insects, takes also seeds. Forages in middle to upper forest storeys, searching for food among moss, lichen and bark crevises.
Usually seen singly, in pairs or small groups of up to 6 birds. Often in bird waves with other Babblers (eg. Blue-winged Minla, Himalayan Cutia and Vietnamese Cutia).
Breeding
Breeding season from April to June. The nest is a compact cup, made of moss, roots, leaves and fine grasses, placed on a branch of a small tree, 2 - 6 m above the ground. Lays 2 - 4 eggs.
Movements
Resident species, some altitudinal movement may occur.1
References
Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2016. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2016, with updates to August 2016. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Rufous-backed Sibia. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 18 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rufous-backed_Sibia
