The Oriental Magpie Robin is a small passerine bird found across South and Southeast Asia. It is easily recognizable by its striking black and white plumage, with males being more vividly colored than females. This bird is known for its melodious and varied songs, often heard during the breeding season. They prefer open woodlands, gardens, and urban areas, where they feed on insects and other small invertebrates. The species is known for its territorial behavior, with males often singing to defend their territory. It also displays a distinctive upright tail when it perches. The Oriental Magpie Robin makes a sharp whistling call that is unique and is easy to identify.

Systematic position

• Domain : Eukaryota
• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Chordata
• Subphylum : Vertebrata
• Class : Aves
• Order : Passeriformes
• Family : Muscicapidae
• Genus : Copsychus
• Species : saularis