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Oriental Magpie Robin

Copsychus saularis

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

These chirpy songbirds are dimorphic. The male is jet black and white. The female a more washed-out black and white.

Habitat:

Wherever insects are...garden birds. Common in both rural and urban areas.

Notes:

Bold and will approach quite close without hesitation. Loves to bathe.

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