About the Chinese Rubythroat
The Chinese rubythroat is a small passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is closely related to the Siberian rubythroat which however lacks the distinctive white tail-tips and white tail bases. It was also previously considered conspecific with the Himalayan rubythroat, together called the white-tailed rubythroat. It is found along the Himalayan ranges from Pakistan to Myanmar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Calliope tschebaiewi |
| Species Codes | chirub1, CHRU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinese Rubythroat belong to?
The Chinese Rubythroat (Calliope tschebaiewi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chinese Rubythroat?
The Chinese rubythroat is a small passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is closely related to the Siberian rubythroat which however lacks the distinctive white tail-tips and white tail bases. It was also previously considered conspecific with the Himalayan rubythroat, together called the whi...
Where can I report a Chinese Rubythroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinese Rubythroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chirub1, or on iNaturalist.
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