Indian Robin
Copsychus fulicatus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae
About
The Indian robin is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is widespread in the Indian subcontinent and ranges across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The males of the northern subspecies have brown backs whose extent gradually reduces southwards, with the males of the southern subspecies having all-black backs. They are commonly found in open scrub areas and often seen running along the ground or perching on low thorny shrubs and rocks. The long tail is usually held up and the chestnut undertail coverts and dark body make them easily distinguishable from pied bushchats and Oriental magpie-robins.
Fun Fact
An old anecdotal record of these birds laying their eggs in the nests of Turdoides babblers has not been supported by later observers.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in open stony, grassy and scrub forest habitats.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance