About the Oriental Magpie-Robin
The Oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. The males are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Occurring across most of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, they are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests. They are particularly well known for their songs and were once popular as cagebirds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Copsychus saularis |
| Species Codes | magrob, ORMR, OMRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Magpie-Robin belong to?
The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Magpie-Robin?
The Oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. The males are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuous...
Where can I report a Oriental Magpie-Robin sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Magpie-Robin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magrob, or on iNaturalist.
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