Bird
Indian Robin
Copsychus fulicatusAlso known as Black-backed Robin, Indian Black Robin
Indian robins are energetic, ground-dwelling songbirds easily recognized by their habit of cocking their long tails upright to reveal rich chestnut undertail coverts. They frequent open scrublands, dry deciduous forests, and suburban gardens, where they run along the ground in quick spurts to hunt for insects. During the breeding season, males perform spirited courtship displays, bowing and puffing out their feathers while singing a series of sweet, clear whistles.
InsectivorousGround-dwellingMelodic
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAnts, Beetles, Termites
Predators
- Domestic cats
- Shikras
- Snakes
ThreatsHabitat loss due to intensive agriculture, urbanization, and pesticide use reducing insect prey
HabitatsDry scrublands, open stony areas, agricultural edges, and suburban gardens
Life span3 to 5 years
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyMuscicapidae
- GenusSaxicoloides
- SpeciesCopsychus fulicatus
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
- Watch the tail: Look for the characteristic upward tail-flick that exposes the bright chestnut undertail coverts.
- Listen for calls: Scan low rocks and thorny bushes when you hear their sharp, metallic chirps or sweet whistling songs.
- Provide water: They frequently visit shallow garden birdbaths for drinking and bathing, especially during dry seasons.
Frequent Companion (c) Harshad Sharma, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Harshad Sharma · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Morten Ross, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Morten Ross · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block · cc-by
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