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INDIAN ROBIN
Copsychus fulicatus
8.05379, 80.7248
Field Notes
Description:
The Indian robin (Copsychus fulicatus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is widespread in Sri Lanka (Dry Zones) and in the Indian subcontinent, and ranges across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan. The males of northern populations have a brown back whose extent gradually reduces southwards with populations in the southern peninsula having an all black back. They are commonly found in open scrub areas and often seen running along the ground or perching on low thorny shrubs and rocks. Their long tails are held erect and their chestnut undertail covert and dark body make them easily distinguishable from the pied bushchat and the oriental magpie robin.
Habitat:
This bird is found in open stony, grassy and scrub forest habitats. They are mainly found in dry habitats and are mostly absent from the thicker forest regions and high rainfall areas. All populations are resident and non-migratory. The species is often found close to human habitation and will frequently perch on rooftops.
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