The rufous-backed sibia (''Leioptila annectens'') is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It was formerly placed in the genus ''

Heterophasia ''Heterophasia'', the sibias, is a bird genus in the family Leiothrichidae. Species By some, the genus is considered monotypic, including only ''H. picaoides''. However, seven species are commonly recognised: * Rufous sibia, ''Heterophasia capi ...

'' 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.

References

* Collar, N. J. & Robson C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. ''

Handbook of the Birds of the World The ''Handbook of the Birds of the World'' (HBW) is a multi-volume series produced by the Spanish publishing house Lynx Edicions in partnership with BirdLife International. It is the first handbook to cover every known living species of bird. T ...

'', Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. {{Taxonbar, from=Q966162

rufous-backed sibia 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 ...

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