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White-rumped Shama (male)

Copsychus malabaricus

Photo by veneta.tashev
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Field Notes

Description:

Smallish black bird with deep orange-red tummy

Habitat:

Forest by the shore

Species ID Suggestions

White-rumped Shama (male)

Copsychus malabaricus
Atul
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Comments (2)
veneta.tashev
The first time I saw and photographed one of those birds it was much lighter, not so black, so I didn't connect the two spottings. Today I saw another one and I finally realized why the "white rumped" is part of the name: when they fly you can see a white strip on their tail! It is very noticeable in flight and not when they perch.

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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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