Siberian Rubythroat
Siberian Rubythroat
Calliope calliope
At a Glance
A rare but regular migrant on the islands of western Alaska, apparently more frequent in spring than in fall. Also has reached the Alaska mainland, and there is one winter record for Ontario. Usually stays close to the ground. Active and elusive, often hiding in dense cover.
All bird guide text and rangemaps adapted from Lives of North American Birds by Kenn Kaufman© 1996, used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Category
Perching Birds
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Habitat
Forests and Woodlands, Shrublands, Savannas, and Thickets, Tundra and Boreal Habitats
Behavior
Flitter, Hopping
Range & Identification
Description
6" (15 cm). A small, thrush-like bird. Mostly plain brown to grayish brown, paler below, with white undertail coverts. White eyebrow and white malar stripe are more pronounced on the adult male, which also has a bright red throat and gray chest. Females and young birds show a more muted face pattern, and their throats are usually dull white.
Size
About the size of a Sparrow, About the size of a Robin
Color
Brown, Gray, Red, White
Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Rounded, Square-tipped
Songs and Calls
Call Type
Chatter, Chirp/Chip, Whistle
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