White-Eared Sibia
Heterophasia auricularis
About This Species
Search mixed-species foraging flocks moving through mid- to upper-canopy forest, where its pale head and long tail stand out against darker plumage. It stays almost constantly in motion, gleaning insects from foliage and calling to keep the flock together, so following the noise of the group is often more productive than scanning individual trees. Cooler, drier months tend to bring more active foraging and clearer visibility through the canopy.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- Stay on established trails and observe from a distance with binoculars rather than pushing into the understorey to get closer, since flushing one bird can scatter the whole foraging flock.
- Forest bird protections and access rules differ across its range, so check local regulations for any protected areas before leaving marked paths.
- Avoid using playback calls repeatedly, as this can pull birds away from feeding and draw them into stress responses.
LCAvesPasseriformesLeiothrichidae
Seasonal Activity
324,475 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Leiothrichidae
Photo
(c) Liu JimFood, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Liu JimFood
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Occurrence data from GBIF.