Oriental magpie-robin (male) calling his partner.

Common name: Oriental magpie-robin
Scientific name : Copsychus saularis
Size : Around 15-20 cm

Description : The oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine (perching) bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Occurring across most of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, they are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests. They are particularly well known for their songs and were once popular as cagebirds. The oriental magpie-robin is considered the national bird of Bangladesh.

Habits: The top city songster. The male pours out a rich melody often from the top a tall perch. Individuals are territorial and visit favourite feeding places where the diet of insects and leftovers are easily available. Often nest in manmade structures and abandoned pipes etc. Can be remarkably tame.

Habitat: Open woodland, forest edge, farms, towns and cities
When : 25th June 2016 10:30 AM,
Where : 28.5449 N, 77.1897 E (IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi India)