Rufous-backed Sibia
Leioptila annectens
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The rufous-backed sibia (Leioptila annectens) is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
It was formerly placed in the genus Heterophasia but is now the only species in the genus Leioptila.
It is found from the Himalayas to south-central Vietnam.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-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.
