Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Leiothrichidae Scientific name Heterophasia desgodinsi Higher classification Heterophasia Order Passerine | |
Similar Heterophasia, Vietnamese cutia, Rufous‑backed sibia, Dark‑backed sibia, Orange‑breasted laughingthrush | ||
The black-headed sibia (Heterophasia desgodinsi) is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. In former times it was often included with the dark-backed sibia in H. melanoleuca. Together with most other sibias, it is sometimes separated in the genus Malacias.
It is found in China, Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
References
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