About the Long-tailed Sibia
The long-tailed sibia is a species of Leiothrichidae from Southeast Asia. The species was once placed in the large family Timaliidae, but that family is sometimes split with this species being placed with the laughingthrushes in the family Leiothrichidae. The species is sometimes treated as the only species in the genus Heterophasia, with the other species being placed in the genus Malacias.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Beautiful SibiaHeterophasia pulchellaThe beautiful sibia is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
Dark-backed SibiaHeterophasia melanoleucaThe dark-backed sibia is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae.
Grey SibiaHeterophasia gracilisThe grey sibia is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
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