Copsychus fulicatus
The Indian Robin, *Copsychus fulicatus*, is a small, striking passerine bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent, belonging to the family Muscicapidae (Old World flycatchers and chats). Males are easily identified by their glossy black plumage, set against a prominent chestnut vent and undertail coverts, while females are a duller grayish-brown with a lighter chestnut patch. Averaging 16-17 cm in length and weighing 15-22 grams, its upright posture and continuously flicking tail are distinctiv...
Found in open scrubland, dry deciduous forests, cultivated areas, gardens, and urban parks, typically at elevations from sea level up to 1500 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on ants, beetles, caterpillars, grasshoppers, termites, and spiders, foraging by gleaning from the ground or sallying from low perches. Occasionally consumes small lizards or fruits.
Indian Robins are diurnal birds, actively foraging on the ground for insects during the day and roosting in dense bushes or trees at night. They employ a 'run-and-pause' foraging strategy, often flicking their tail up and down, snatching prey from the ground or low vegetation. Males are highly te...
The Indian Robin is widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent, encompassing India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is largely a resident species, with only localized movements or minor altitudinal migration observed in northern regions or during harsh winters in hilly areas...
Least Concern
- The 'Robin' in its name refers to its thrush-like behavior and appearance similar to the European Robin, though they are not closely related. - The male's glossy black plumage contrasting with its fiery-red undertail is a striking and unmistakable feature. - Known for its exceptionally rich and...