About the Himalayan Rubythroat
The Himalayan rubythroat is a species of 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 Chinese rubythroat, together called the white-tailed rubythroat. It is found along the Tien Shan and Himalayan ranges from Afghanistan to Myanmar. Three subspecies are recognized across its wide range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Calliope pectoralis |
| Species Codes | himrub1, HIRU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Rubythroat belong to?
The Himalayan Rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Rubythroat?
The Himalayan rubythroat is a species of 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 Chinese rubythroat, together called th...
Where can I report a Himalayan Rubythroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Rubythroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code himrub1, or on iNaturalist.
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