White-eared Sibia

The White-eared Sibia is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The White-eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) is a species of bird in the Timaliidae family. It is found in China and Taiwan. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. Search Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Heterophasia auricularis References - * BirdLife International 2004. Heterophasia auricularis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. * Collar, N. J. More

The White-eared sibia has an average body length of 24cm and a wing length of 10-11cm. Both males and females have the same plumage, which consists of a bluish-black shimmering crown; a grayish-black nape, back, throat, and upper chest; and an orange-brown lower back, rump, and upper tail coverts. White-eared sibias also have a chestnut brown lower chest and lower tail coverts; long, brownish-black tail feathers; shimmering black wings and a black beak; and flesh-colored legs and feet. More

White-eared Sibia, also known as Taiwan Sibia, is a common resident. Reference: Endemic Species of Taiwan, compiled by Greenland Ecology Conservation Association of R.O.C. More

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White-eared Sibia Heterophasia auricularis (23CM) Description: A medium-sized Sibia endemic to Taiwan. The "white ears" being a very distinctive feature. The white eye-stripe, eye-ring, and lores end in plumes to form its unique white “ears.” The crown is black. The breast, throat and upper back are grey. The throat tends to be of a slightly darker shade and can appear black in poor light. The underparts are cinnamon, with the rump and lower back being more rufous. More

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* White-eared Sibia, Heterophasia auricularis – sometimes in Malacias * Rufous Sibia, Heterophasia capistrata – sometimes in Malacias * Grey Sibia, Heterophasia gracilis – sometimes in Malacias * Dark-backed Sibia, Heterophasia melanoleuca – sometimes in Malacias * Black-headed Sibia or Desgodin's Sibia, Heterophasia desgodinsi – sometimes in Malacias, formerly included in H. More