Bird
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularisAlso known as Magpie Robin, Straits Robin, Dhyal Bird
Oriental magpie-robins are energetic passerines recognizable by their stark black-and-white plumage and cocked tails. Males deliver rich, melodious tunes from exposed perches, frequently mimicking other birds, while both sexes actively hop along the ground searching for insects. Highly adaptable, they have thrived alongside human development in gardens, parks, and agricultural lands across South and Southeast Asia.
SongbirdInsectivoreUrban Wildlife
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAnts, Beetles, Caterpillars
Predators
- Domestic cats
- Snakes
- Raptors
ThreatsPoaching for the songbird trade, invasive predators, and pesticide use
HabitatsGardens, urban parks, open woodlands, farmland, and forests
Life span3–7 years
Classification
- FamilyMuscicapidae
- SpeciesCopsychus saularis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listening for Song: Listen during dawn and dusk when males perform complex melodious calls from high perches.
- Garden Visits: Look for them along lawn edges and flowerbeds where they hop while cocking their tails upright.
Frequent Companion (c) Harshad Sharma, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Harshad Sharma · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block · cc-by
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