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The magpie-robins or shamas (from shama, Bengali and Hindi for C. malabaricus) [2] are medium-sized insectivorous birds (some also eat berries and other fruit) in the genus Copsychus. They were formerly in the thrush family Turdidae, but are now treated as part of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
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In that context, the magpie robin was declared as the national bird of Bangladesh. [38] It is a widely used symbol in Bangladesh, appearing on a currency note, and a landmark in the city of Dhaka is named as the Doel Chattar (meaning: Doel Square). [39] [40] In Sri Lanka, this bird is called Polkichcha. [41]
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The Madagascar magpie-robin is around 18 cm (7 in) in length and weighs 21 to 24 g (0.74–0.85 oz). The plumage varies by sex; the male of the nominate subspecies has all-black plumage with a white shoulder patch and the female has a grey-brown crown, back and tail, grey-breast and throat and rufous wings and rump.
An English Magpie at the Queensland State Show. This pigeon is owned by John Thomas. Date: 27 May 2008: Source: self-made picture using Kodak Z700 digital camera. Author: Graham Manning: Other versions: This version cropped for upload from original still on file in my computer.
The male and female are similar in appearance, but can be distinguished by differences in back markings. The male has pure white feathers on the back of the head where the female has white blending to grey feathers. With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground.