Siberian Rubythroat
Siberian Rubythroat (<em>Calliope calliope</em>) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (<em>Muscicapidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope) is a species of Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A handsome singer with a brilliant red throat and white eyebrow stripes; a celebrated cage bird in China; migrates from Siberian taiga to Southeast Asia; male's song is rich and varied.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Calliope; binomial: Calliope calliope; authority: (Pallas, 1776). Typical size: 15-16cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: OR.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
