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The Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
10.6434, 76.5323
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Description:
The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher.
Habitat:
Occurring across most of the Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, they are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests.
Notes:
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 national bird for Bangladesh. (from Wikipedia)
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PublishedJuly 6, 2014
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