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Copsychus saularis
Also known as: Oriental Magpie Robin
Basic stats
Diet
Insects, invertebrates
Habitat
Gardens, parks, forest edge, villages
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
3–5 eggs
Incubation period
About 12–14 days
Size
Small (19–21cm)
Wingspan
~22–25cm
Weight
~30–40g
A familiar black-and-white bird with a long, upright tail that it frequently cocks and fans, males glossy black above and white below with a striking white wing patch.
A confiding species of gardens, villages and forest edge known for its rich, melodious song, often delivered from a prominent perch at dawn.
