Matured Bird
Matured Bird
Juvenile Bird
Juvenile Bird
The Oriental Magpie Robin
(Copsychus saularis) is a common that can be seen closer to human habitations.
Sub species ceylonensis is resident of Sri Lanka. They prefer open woodlands and cultivated
lands. In Sinhala they are called පොල්කිච්චා “Polkichcha”. The male has black upper parts,
head and throat apart from a white shoulder patch. The under parts and the
sides of the long tail are white. The tail is held upright as they forage on
the ground or perch conspicuously. Female of the Sri Lankan sub species is
similar to male. The juveniles are greyish and a tinge of brownish patches on
wings.
The diet of magpie robins
includes mainly insects and other invertebrates. They are often active late at
dusk. Males sing loudly from the top of trees or other high perches during the
breeding season. They breed mainly from March to July. They nest in tree
hollows or niches in walls or buildings. Four or five eggs are found in a nest.
Magpie Robin is the national
bird of Bangladesh.
These photos were taken at
Victoria Park, Nuwaraeliya.
