Rufous-backed sibia
Binomial name: Heterophasia annectens, Edward Blyth, 1847
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 south-central Vietnam.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Scientific classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
- Genus
- Heterophasia
- Species
- Heterophasia annectens
Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)
Photos

Range Map

- Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Doi Inthanon National Park
- Doi Lang
- Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
- Doi Phu Kha National Park
- Doi Suthep - Pui National Park
- Huai Nam Dang National Park
- Mae Wong National Park
- Pha Daeng National Park
- Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary