About the Black-backed Sibia
The black-headed sibia is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. In former times it was often included with the dark-backed sibia in H. melanoleuca. Together with most other sibias, it is sometimes separated in the genus Malacias.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Heterophasia melanoleuca |
| Species Codes | blbsib1, BBSI, DBSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Sibia belong to?
The Black-backed Sibia (Heterophasia melanoleuca) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Sibia?
The black-headed sibia is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. In former times it was often included with the dark-backed sibia in H. melanoleuca. Together with most other sibias, it is sometimes separated in the genus Malacias....
Where can I report a Black-backed Sibia sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Sibia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbsib1, or on iNaturalist.
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