Siberian Rubythroat

Calliope calliope

The Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope) is a small passerine bird native to the taiga and forested regions of northern Asia. This species is characterized by its vibrant red throat patch in males and its cryptic brown plumage in females. Siberian Rubythroats are known for their melodious and varied songs, often heard during the breeding season. They primarily feed on insects and small invertebrates, foraging on the ground and in low vegetation. Their breeding habitat consists of dense shrubs and thickets near water sources. The Siberian Rubythroat is a migratory species, wintering in Southeast Asia. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and degradation, its conservation status is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Taiga and forested regions

Siberian Rubythroat
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Siberian Rubythroat
Siberian Rubythroat

Tours where you can spot this bird

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North India Fixed Departure Birding Tour
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Delhi – Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Chambal - Agra - Delhi- Corbett- Pangot- Sattal - Delhi...

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Nameri Kaziranga Short Birding Tours
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Rajasthan Birding Tour
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North India Birding Tour
North India Birding Tour
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Bharatpur Chambal Short Birding Tours
Bharatpur Chambal Short Birding Tours
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Corbett Short Birding Tours
Corbett Short Birding Tours
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Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
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Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

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Classic Thailand Bird Watching 25 Days Trip
Classic Thailand Bird Watching 25 Days Trip
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Classic Thailand Bird Watching – 25 Days / 24 Nights is an extensive, immersive birding journey through Thailand’s most diverse habitats...

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Northern Thailand Bird Watching 7 Days Trip
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North Thailand Bird Watching – 7 Days / 6 Nights is an immersive birding tour across northern Thailand’s diverse habitats, including for...

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