Heterophasia capistrata
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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.
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| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous Sibia sighting in Dehradun on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 242nd most-seen of the 280 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to under 5%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous Sibia in Dehradun on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Between 4 and 7 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Rufous Sibia sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is most active around dawn and dusk.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Rufous Sibia sightings, Dehradun ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kathmandu (Nepal, under 5%).
Same family: Leiothrichidae
The closest relatives of the Rufous Sibia that you can see in Dehradun (family Leiothrichidae, Laughingthrushes and Allies) are Jungle Babbler (about 50%) and White-crested Laughingthrush (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rufous Sibia is recorded against all the birds logged in Dehradun (13 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
