About the Siberian Rubythroat
The Siberian rubythroat is a small passerine bird first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1776. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of the family Muscicapidae. The Siberian rubythroat and similar small European species are often called chats.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Calliope calliope |
| Species Codes | sibrub, SIRU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Siberian Rubythroat belong to?
The Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Siberian Rubythroat?
The Siberian rubythroat is a small passerine bird first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1776. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of the family Muscicapidae. The Siberian rubythroat and similar smal...
Where can I report a Siberian Rubythroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Siberian Rubythroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sibrub, or on iNaturalist.
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