Wikipedia: The white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is a small passerine bird of the family Muscicapidae. Native to densely vegetated habitats in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, its popularity as a cage-bird and songster has led to it being introduced elsewhere.
The voice of this species is rich and melodious which makes them popular as cage birds in South Asia with the tradition continuing in parts of Southeast Asia. It is loud and clear, with a variety of phrases, and often mimics other birds. They also make a ‘Tck’ call in alarm or when foraging. One of the first recordings of a bird song that was ever made was of this species. This recording was made in 1889 from a captive individual using an Edison wax cylinder by Ludwig Koch in Germany.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-rumped_shama
Conservation status: Least Concern
Posted by Jeff Stoltzfus on 2021-06-09 00:05:44
Tagged: , White-rumped Shama , Copsychus malabaricus , bird , nature , wildlife , Southeast Asia , Kaeng Krachan National Park , Phetchaburi , Thailand
