Dark-backed Sibia
Heterophasia melanoleuca
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The dark-backed sibia (Heterophasia melanoleuca) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. In former times it was included the black-headed sibia, H. desgodinsi. Together with most other sibias, it is sometimes separated in the genus Malacias. It is found in China, Myanmar and Thailand.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dark-backed sibia
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
