Beautiful Sibia
Beautiful Sibia
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The Beautiful Sibia is a colorful and active babbler found in the high-altitude forests of Southeast Asia. It lives up to its name with a vibrant plumage featuring blues, greys, and rufous, along with a distinctive crest.
Where to spot
Found in mountainous regions of mainland Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Inhabits montane evergreen forests, especially rhododendron and bamboo thickets, at high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its striking blue-grey plumage, rufous belly, and subtle crest. Listen for its clear, whistled calls. It is often conspicuous in its preferred habitat.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often observed in pairs or small groups, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Found in mountainous regions of mainland Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Inhabits montane evergreen forests, especially rhododendron and bamboo thickets, at high elevations.
How to spot
Look for its striking blue-grey plumage, rufous belly, and subtle crest. Listen for its clear, whistled calls. It is often conspicuous in its preferred habitat.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often observed in pairs or small groups, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
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This species is often seen acrobatically foraging among rhododendron blossoms, piercing the base of flowers to extract nectar with its brush-tipped tongue.
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