White-rumped shama
Kittacincla malabarica
Diet
Forages along the ground for insects and worms. Occasionally eats fruit.
Habitat
Found in tropical lowland forests, forest clearings, bamboo forests, and mangroves.
Nesting
Females builds the nest while the male stands guard. Lays 4-5 eggs, and incubation is about 15 days. Only the female incubates the eggs, but both parents feed the hatchling.
Did you know?
It is said that one of the first bird calls ever to be recorded was of this bird in the 1800’s.