About the Long-tailed Sibia
The long-tailed sibia is a species of Leiothrichidae from Southeast Asia. The species was once placed in the large family Timaliidae, but that family is sometimes split with this species being placed with the laughingthrushes in the family Leiothrichidae. The species is sometimes treated as the only species in the genus Heterophasia, with the other species being placed in the genus Malacias.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) |
| Species | Heterophasia picaoides |
| Species Codes | lotsib1, LTSI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Sibia belong to?
The Long-tailed Sibia (Heterophasia picaoides) belongs to the Laughingthrushes and Allies family (Leiothrichidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Sibia?
The long-tailed sibia is a species of Leiothrichidae from Southeast Asia. The species was once placed in the large family Timaliidae, but that family is sometimes split with this species being placed with the laughingthrushes in the family Leiothrichidae. The species is sometimes treated as the only...
Where can I report a Long-tailed Sibia sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Sibia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotsib1, or on iNaturalist.
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