Oriental Magpie-Robin
Calls & Sounds
Male Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)
The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a relatively common and widespread species of songbird found in South-east Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Oriental Magpie-Robins suffer from widespread trapping for the cagebird trade and as a result have become more scarce in certain parts of their range.
What does a Oriental Magpie-Robin sound like? The song of the Oriental Magpie-Robin is made up of clear, melodic whistled phrases which often include churrs and slurred notes, and sometimes mimicry. The song is usually given from an exposed perch. Oriental Magpie-Robins make a number of other calls, including a harsh scraping ‘chrrrr’ and a drawn-out rising ‘sweeeee’ whistle.
Listen to examples of Oriental Magpie-Robin sounds below.
Listen to Oriental Magpie-Robin Sounds
The audio in the video below features the typical song of an Oriental Magpie-Robin. Recorded at Bukit Fraser, Malaysia
Oriental Magpie-Robin – Typical melodic song
XC145362 This is another example of the typical song of an Oriental Magpie-Robin. Recorded in Bardiya National Park, Nepal.
Oriental Magpie-Robin – Rising ‘sweeee’ whistles and harsh calls
XC503490 In this recording an Oriental Magpie Robin makes drawn-out rising whistles, along with a few harsh scraping calls. The repetitive calls in the background are from a juvenile Oriental Magpie-Robin, possibly a begging call. Recorded at Bukit Fraser, Malaysia.
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- Peafowl, Indian (Pavo cristatus)
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