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Oriental Magpie-Robin

Old World Flycatchers

Photo: Drsssuresh1961 · CC0

Copsychus saularis

Basic stats

Habitat

Urban gardens and forests

Range

Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia

Size

19cm

The Oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine, formerly classed as a thrush and now considered an Old World flycatcher, found across most of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia and common in urban gardens as well as forests. It is 19 cm long including the long tail, which is usually held cocked upright when hopping on the ground. The male is black above with a white shoulder patch and white underparts and tail sides; the female is greyish black above and greyish white below (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is well known for its song and is popular as a cage bird. It is the national bird of Bangladesh (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

What habitat does the Oriental Magpie-Robin live in?
Urban gardens and forests
Where is the Oriental Magpie-Robin found?
Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia
How big is the Oriental Magpie-Robin?
19cm
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