Among the best singers in India this birds belongs to the magpie family Muscicapidae further classification is Copsychus malabaricus. I have come across this songster in the foothills of Himalayas and in Central India. Oriental magpie robin is included in this family and genus Copsychus saularis both the birds are good songsters but the latter is more active during the breeding period which is from March to July. The nominate race is found in the Western Ghats. The bird is found outside India as well.
Characteristic feature of this bird is its song and the the chatter in the bush. It is partial to bamboo but can be seen in mixed forests as well at a height on the branches. The bird is conspicuous by the white rump and the rufus belly.
Both the sexes come together for breeding and stay that way till nesting is complete.Although female is more active whence the nest is being built while the male stands in guard. Post breeding both the sexes may carve separate territories. The bird is insectivorous and passerine and is shy by nature except whence busy courting.
