71. Oriental magpie-robin (ಮಡಿವಾಳ - Madivaala)

Oriental magpie-robin (ಮಡಿವಾಳ - Madivaala)

The Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) is a small passerine 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 as the national bird of Bangladesh. Wiki

Types of flycatchers species found in Mysuru:

Old World flycatchers are a large group of small passerine birds native to the Old World. They are mainly small arboreal insectivores. The appearance of these birds is highly varied, but they mostly have weak songs and harsh calls. There are around 29 species found in Karnataka and I have found 6 in Mysuru

• Tickell's blue flycatcher
• Oriental magpie-robin
• Indian robin
• Pied bushchat
• Indian paradise flycatcher