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The Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus Saularis)

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 07:20:14 -0800

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Saw him sitting Pretty

The Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus Saularis) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Distributed in 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.

This species is 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long, including the long tail that is usually held cocked upright. It is similar in shape to the smaller European Robin, but is longer-tailed. The male has black upperparts, head and throat apart from a white shoulder patch. The underparts and the sides of the long tail are white. Females are greyish black above and greyish white. Young birds have scaly brown upperparts and head. It is the national bird of Bangladesh.

The nominate race is found on the Indian Subcontinent and the females of this race are the palest.

Pied Indian Bushchat

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:09:10 -0700

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The Pied Bushchat, Saxicola Caprata, is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae. It and similar small species in the family, are often called chats.

It is a resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from the Middle East through India and eastwards to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

It is found in open habitats like scrub, rough grassland and cultivation. It builds its nest in a hole in a wall or similar site, and lays 2-5 eggs.

The Pied Bushchat is slightly smaller than the Siberian Stonechat, Saxicola Maura, although it has a similar dumpy structure and upright stance. The male is black except for a white rump, wing patch and lower belly. The males of the race bicolor have vermiculated dark grey upperparts.

The female has dark brown upperparts and rufous underparts and rump. She has no white wing patches. Juveniles are similar to females.

This species is insectivorous, and like other chats hunts from a prominent low perch.

Pied Indian Bushchat

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:40:11 -0700

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Pied Bushchat (Male)

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:38:56 -0700

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The Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata) is a small passerine bird found ranging from West and Central Asia to South and Southeast Asia. About sixteen subspecies are recognized through its wide range with many island forms. It is a familiar bird of countryside and open scrub or grassland where it is found perched at the top of short thorn trees or other shrubs, looking out for insect prey. They pick up insects mainly from the ground, and were, like other chats, placed in the thrush family Turdidae, but are now considered as Old World flycatchers.

They nest in cavities in stone walls or in holes in an embankment, lining the nest with grass and animal hair. The males are black with white shoulder and vent patches whose extent varies among populations. Females are predominantly brownish while juveniles are speckled.

Pied Indian Bushchat

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:50:47 -0700

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I am a King....

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:10:22 -0800

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Snapped him on my fishing trip last Sunday... Sitting Jauntily on a twig... Even a small birdie feels as important as any other creature on it own perch...

I am a Queen....

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:33:58 -0800

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Snapped her on my fishing trip last Sunday... Sitting Jauntily on a twig... Even a small birdie feels as important as any other creature on it own perch...

Pied Bushchat (Juvenile)

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:22:23 -0700

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Malabar Whistling Thrush

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:01:26 -0700

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The Malabar Whistling Thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii) is a whistling thrush in the thrush family Turdidae. They are also known locally by the name of Whistling Schoolboy for the whistling calls that they make at dawn that have a very human quality. The species is a resident in the Western Ghats and associated hills of peninsular India including central India and parts of the Eastern Ghats.

This large thrush appears blackish with shiny patches of blue on the forehead and shoulders. The blue becomes visible only in oblique lighting. The bill and legs are black. The sexes are indistinguishable and juveniles are more brownish and lack the blue forehead.

It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, crabs, frogs, earthworms and berries. They are usually seen singly or in pairs.

This is a very shy species but is often found close to human habitation. The male sings its varied and melodious whistling song from trees during summer. They may song for long early at dawn but at other times of the day they often utter sharp single or two note whistles. They were once popular as cage birds, with the ability to learn entire tunes. They bathe frequently in water usually in the mornings and evenings but at midday during hot weather.

Malabar Whistling Thrush

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:01:26 -0700

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Oriental Magpie Robin

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:40:14 -0700

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The Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus Saularis) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Distributed in 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.

This species is 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long, including the long tail that is usually held cocked upright. It is similar in shape to the smaller European Robin, but is longer-tailed. The male has black upperparts, head and throat apart from a white shoulder patch. The underparts and the sides of the long tail are white. Females are greyish black above and greyish white. Young birds have scaly brown upperparts and head. It is the national bird of Bangladesh.

The nominate race is found on the Indian Subcontinent and the females of this race are the palest.

Pied Bushchat (Male)

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:38:54 -0700

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Oriental Magpie Robin

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:48:37 -0700

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The Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus Saularis) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Distributed in 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.

It is mostly seen close to the ground, hopping along branches or foraging in leaf-litter on the ground with cocked tail. Males sing loudly from the top of trees or other high perches during the breeding season.

This species is 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long, including the long tail that is usually held cocked upright. It is similar in shape to the smaller European Robin, but is longer-tailed. The male has black upperparts, head and throat apart from a white shoulder patch. The underparts and the sides of the long tail are white. Females are greyish black above and greyish white.

Oriental Magpie Robin

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:44:15 -0700

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The Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus Saularis) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Distributed in 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.

It is mostly seen close to the ground, hopping along branches or foraging in leaf-litter on the ground with cocked tail. Males sing loudly from the top of trees or other high perches during the breeding season.

This species is 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long, including the long tail that is usually held cocked upright. It is similar in shape to the smaller European Robin, but is longer-tailed. The male has black upperparts, head and throat apart from a white shoulder patch. The underparts and the sides of the long tail are white. Females are greyish black above and greyish white. Young birds have scaly brown upperparts and head. It is the national bird of Bangladesh.

Malabar Whistling Thrush

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:05:47 -0700

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Was just able to snap this bird I saw for the first time moving about in my garden.

Wanted confirmation if I have Identified it correctly

Malabar Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii)

Sorry about the clarity. It was early morning and overcast and the bird was sitting a long way off and had to crop.

Malabar Whistling Thrush

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:05:48 -0700

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Pied Indian Bushchat

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:09:07 -0700

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Pied Indian Bushchat

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:50:47 -0700

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Pied Bushchat (Female)

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:50:47 -0700

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Pied Indian Bushchat

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:50:47 -0700

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