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Oriental Magpie-Robin

Copsychus saularis

Photo by Debika
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Description:

They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. They are particularly well known for their songs and were once popular as cagebirds. The oriental magpie-robin is the national bird of Bangladesh.

Habitat:

Occurring across most of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, they are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests.

Reference Links:

Oriental magpie-robin - Wikipedia

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