This Old World Flycatcher is distributed in many parts of tropical South and 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. Song: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqRS7STed8)
The Oriental Magpie Robin is 19cm long including the long tail that is usually held cocked upright. It is mostly seen close to the ground, hopping along branches or foraging in leaf-litter on the ground. Food is mainly insects and other invertebrates. They are known to occasionally take geckos, leeches, centipedes and even fish.
The mating display by the male involves puffing up the feathers, raising the bill, fanning the tail and strutting. These birds nest in tree hollows or niches in walls or building. The nests are said to have a characteristic odour.
Copsychus saularis is the National Bird of Bangladesh, appearing on currency notes and in public art.
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