Copsychus fulicatus
The Indian Robin is a small, striking bird with distinct sexual dimorphism. Males are predominantly glossy black with a rich chestnut patch on the belly and under the tail (vent). They have a prominent white shoulder patch that contrasts sharply with their dark plumage.
Females are more subdued in colouration, with an overall brownish-grey plumage and darker ear-coverts. Both sexes have long black legs, a slender black bill, and a characteristic habit of holding their long tails upright.
Length
15cm to 17cm
Wingspan
20cm to 22cm
Weight
17g to 20g
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
The Indian Robin is native to the Indian subcontinent, found across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and parts of Bangladesh. It inhabits a range of open habitats, including scrublands, dry deciduous forests, and cultivated areas.
These birds are well-adapted to human-modified environments and are common in gardens, parks, and urban areas. They are non-migratory and maintain their territories year-round in suitable habitats.
Up to 1,600 meters
Tropical, Subtropical
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