Rufous Sibia
A species of Sibias Scientific name : Heterophasia capistrata Genus : Sibias
Rufous Sibia, A species of Sibias
Botanical name: Heterophasia capistrata
Genus: Sibias
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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. 
Size
24 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
The rufous Sibia primarily feeds on insects and berries, often foraging in rhododendron and silk-cotton trees. Engaging in both arboreal hunting and flycatching, rufous Sibia adaptively feeds wasps to its young after removing stings. It forages alone or in monospecific groups, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The rufous Sibia is commonly found in broadleaf evergreen forests, with a preference for oak-dominated areas, and it also inhabits mixed forests with a combination of broadleaf and coniferous trees such as fir and chestnut. This bird species adapts to a variety of secondary growths, scrublands, and occasionally ventures into the peripheries of cultivated lands and gardens. They predominantly reside in regions where these forest types are prevalent, avoiding the specific elevation details as instructed.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Laughingthrushes Genus
Sibias Species
Rufous Sibia 
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