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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Oriental Magpie-Robin

Copsychus saularis

A striking black-and-white passerine common in Asian gardens, known for its upright tail posture and melodious song.

What it sounds like

A varied and musical series of whistles, often including mimicry of other species, accompanied by harsh, raspy alarm calls.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is officially designated as the national bird of Bangladesh.
Males exhibit glossy blue-black upperparts, while females are characterized by greyish-brown tones in the same areas.
Formerly classified as members of the thrush family (Turdidae), they are now taxonomically placed within the Old World flycatchers (Muscicapidae).
They are highly territorial and will aggressively defend their foraging grounds, often singing from high, prominent perches.
In addition to insects, they are known to occasionally consume small geckos, leeches, and even fish.

Habitat

Open woodlands, cultivated fields, suburban gardens, and urban parks.

Range

Widespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Andaman ShamaCopsychus albiventris Black ShamaCopsychus cebuensis Indian RobinCopsychus fulicatus Kangean ShamaCopsychus nigricauda Kangean ShamaCopsychus nigricauda Larwo ShamaCopsychus omissus Madagascar Magpie-RobinCopsychus albospecularis Maratua ShamaCopsychus barbouri

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