White-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) Wildlife Sri Lanka
Taken from a distance in the thick jungle at Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka.
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FACTS:
The white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is a small passerine bird of the family Muscicapidae.
Occurs in dense lowland and hill forests, forest edge, and overgrown orchards and plantations; widely poached for the cagebird trade in much of its native range. The song is a varied series of loud whistles and flutelike notes, often involving mimicry of other birds; does not repeat phrases. Call is a sharp “tsick.” Introduced to the Hawaiian Islands and Taiwan.
Males are glossy black above and rich chestnut below. Females are similar but paler. Juveniles are reddish brown with rusty wingbars. Bornean birds have a bright white crown
(eBird)
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White-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) Wildlife Sri Lanka
Taken from a distance in the thick jungle at Wilpattu NP, Sri Lanka.
Have a peaceful weekend everyone.
Thank you so much for dropping by my photostream and leaving all the kind comments. They are very much appreciated.
FACTS:
The white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is a small passerine bird of the family Muscicapidae.
Occurs in dense lowland and hill forests, forest edge, and overgrown orchards and plantations; widely poached for the cagebird trade in much of its native range. The song is a varied series of loud whistles and flutelike notes, often involving mimicry of other birds; does not repeat phrases. Call is a sharp “tsick.” Introduced to the Hawaiian Islands and Taiwan.
Males are glossy black above and rich chestnut below. Females are similar but paler. Juveniles are reddish brown with rusty wingbars. Bornean birds have a bright white crown
(eBird)
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