About the White-eared Sibia
The white-eared sibia is a bird in the laughingthrush family Leiothrichidae. The species is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Malacias. It was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1864. There are no subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Heterophasia auricularis |
| Species Codes | whesib1, WESI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eared Sibia belong to?
The White-eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-eared Sibia?
The white-eared sibia is a bird in the laughingthrush family Leiothrichidae. The species is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus Malacias. It was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1864. There are no subspecies....
Where can I report a White-eared Sibia sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eared Sibia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whesib1, or on iNaturalist.
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