Magpie-robin

Copsychus saularis
Also known as: Oriental magpie-robin

Diet

Mainly feeds on invertebrates, particularly insects that are often caught in mid-air.

Habitat

Found in open woodlands and cultivated areas of tropical Southeast Asia, India, southern China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Nesting

Nests are made in tree hollows or niches in walls or buildings and are lined with grass. Lays 4-5 eggs, and incubation is 8-14 days.

Did you know?

Poaching for the pet bird trade and habitat changes have affected the oriental magpie-robin’s population numbers; however, it is locally protected.