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White-rumped shama

January 01, 1970

The white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is a small passerine bird of the family Muscicapidae. Native to densely vegetated habitats in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, its popularity as a cage-bird and songster has led to it being introduced elsewhere.

White-rumped shama
Male
Female
CITES Appendix II (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Copsychus
Species:
C. malabaricus
Binomial name
Copsychus malabaricus
(Scopoli, 1786)
Synonyms

Kittacincla macrura
Cittocincla macrura

Taxonomy edit

It was formerly classified as a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, causing it to be commonly known as the white-rumped shama thrush or simply shama thrush.

Subspecies edit

The nominate race is found in the Western Ghats and parts of southern India while leggei is found in Sri Lanka. Race indicus is found in the northern parts of India.[3] Race albiventris is found in the Andaman Islands and now usually considered a distinct species, the Andaman shama. Race interpositus from southwestern Asia-China to Myanmar, Thailand and the Mergui Archipelago. Southern China has race minor while mallopercnus is found in the Malay peninsula. Race tricolor is found in the Sumatra, Java, Banka, Belitung and Karimata islands. Race mirabilis from the Sunda Strait, melanurus from northwestern Sumatra, opisthopelus, javanus, omissus, ochroptilus, abbotti, eumesus, suavis (Borneo), nigricauda, stricklandii and barbouri are the other island forms. The last two are sometimes regarded as a separate species, the white-crowned shama (C. stricklandii).

Description edit

They typically weigh between 28 and 34 g (1.0 and 1.2 oz) and are around 23–28 cm (9–11 in) in length. Males are glossy black with a chestnut belly and white feathers on the rump and outer tail. Females are more greyish-brown, and are typically shorter than males. Both sexes have a black bill and pink feet. Juveniles have a greyish-brown colouration, similar to that of the females, with a blotchy or spotted chest.

Behaviour edit

Breeding edit

The white-rumped shama is shy and somewhat crepuscular[3] but very territorial. The territories include a male and female during the breeding season with the males defending the territory averaging 0.09 ha in size,[4] but each sex may have different territories when they are not breeding.

In South Asia, they breed from January to September but mainly in April to June laying a clutch of four or five eggs[5] in a nest placed in the hollow of a tree.[3] During courtship, males pursue the female, alight above the female, give a shrill call, and then flick and fan out their tail feathers. This is followed by a rising and falling flight pattern by both sexes. If the male is unsuccessful, the female will threaten the male, gesturing with the mouth open.

The nest is built by the female alone while the male stands guard.[4][6] The nests are mainly made of roots, leaves, ferns, and stems, and incubation lasts between 12 and 15 days and the nestling period averaged 12.4 days. Both adults feed the young although only the female incubates and broods.[4] The eggs are white to light aqua, with variable shades of brown blotching, with dimensions of about 18 and 23 mm (0.7 and 0.9 in).

Feeding edit

They feed on insects in the wild but in captivity they may be fed on a diet of boiled, dried legumes with egg yolk and raw meat.[7]

Voice edit

Calls
 
Sonogram

The voice of this species is rich and melodious which makes them popular as cage birds in South Asia with the tradition continuing in parts of Southeast Asia. It is loud and clear, with a variety of phrases, and often mimics other birds. They also make a 'Tck' call in alarm or when foraging.[4] One of the first recordings of a bird song that was ever made was of this species. This recording was made in 1889 from a captive individual using an Edison wax cylinder by Ludwig Koch in Germany.[8]

Distribution and habitat edit

They are native across scrub and secondary forests in South and Southeast Asia, but have been introduced to Kauai, Hawaii, in early 1931 from Malaysia (by Alexander Isenberger), and to Oahu in 1940 (by the Hui Manu Society).[4] Their popularity as a cage bird has led to many escaped birds establishing themselves. They have been introduced to Taiwan where they are considered an invasive species, eating native insect species and showing aggression towards native bird species.[9]

In Asia, their habitat is dense undergrowth especially in bamboo forests.[3] In Hawaii, they are common in valley forests or on the ridges of the southern Koolaus, and tend to nest in undergrowth or low trees of lowland broadleaf forests.[4]

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2013). "Copsychus malabaricus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T22734262A50448114. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T22734262A50448114.en.
  2. ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  3. ^ a b c d Rasmussen PC & Anderton, JC (2005) Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Smithsonian Institution & Lynx Edicions, ISBN 8487334679, pp. 395–396
  4. ^ a b c d e f Aguon, Celestino Flores & Conant, Sheila (1994). "Breeding biology of the white-rumped Shama on Oahu, Hawaii" (PDF). Wilson Bulletin. 106 (2): 311–328.
  5. ^ Whistler, H (1949) Popular handbook of Indian birds. Gurney and Jackson. p. 110
  6. ^ Ali, S. and Ripley, S. D. (1973). Handbook of the birds of India and Pakistan. Vol. 8., Oxford Univ. Press, Bombay, India.
  7. ^ Jerdon, T. C. (1863) Birds of India. Vol 2. part 1. page 131
  8. ^ Ranft, Richard (2004) Natural sound archives: past, present and future. An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc. 76(2):456–460 doi:10.1590/S0001-37652004000200041
  9. ^ Bao-Sen Shieh; Ya-Hui Lin; Tsung-Wei Lee; Chia-Chieh Chang & Kuan-Tzou Cheng (2006). "Pet Trade as Sources of Introduced Bird Species in Taiwan" (PDF). Taiwania. 51 (2): 81–86.

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Copsychus malabaricus.
 
Wikispecies has information related to Copsychus malabaricus.
  • White-rumped Shama videos, photos & sounds on the Internet Bird Collection
  • Male shama songs and mimic of sounds
  • Shama song
  • Oriental Bird Images: White-rumped Shama (selected images)

January 01, 1970
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The white rumped shama Copsychus malabaricus is a small passerine bird of the family Muscicapidae Native to densely vegetated habitats in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia its popularity as a cage bird and songster has led to it being introduced elsewhere White rumped shama Male Female Conservation status Least Concern IUCN 3 1 1 CITES Appendix II CITES 2 Scientific classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Passeriformes Family Muscicapidae Genus Copsychus Species C malabaricus Binomial name Copsychus malabaricus Scopoli 1786 Synonyms Kittacincla macruraCittocincla macrura Contents 1 Taxonomy 1 1 Subspecies 2 Description 3 Behaviour 3 1 Breeding 3 2 Feeding 3 3 Voice 4 Distribution and habitat 5 Gallery 6 References 7 External linksTaxonomy editIt was formerly classified as a member of the thrush family Turdidae causing it to be commonly known as the white rumped shama thrush or simply shama thrush Subspecies edit The nominate race is found in the Western Ghats and parts of southern India while leggei is found in Sri Lanka Race indicus is found in the northern parts of India 3 Race albiventris is found in the Andaman Islands and now usually considered a distinct species the Andaman shama Race interpositus from southwestern Asia China to Myanmar Thailand and the Mergui Archipelago Southern China has race minor while mallopercnus is found in the Malay peninsula Race tricolor is found in the Sumatra Java Banka Belitung and Karimata islands Race mirabilis from the Sunda Strait melanurus from northwestern Sumatra opisthopelus javanus omissus ochroptilus abbotti eumesus suavis Borneo nigricauda stricklandii and barbouri are the other island forms The last two are sometimes regarded as a separate species the white crowned shama C stricklandii Description editThey typically weigh between 28 and 34 g 1 0 and 1 2 oz and are around 23 28 cm 9 11 in in length Males are glossy black with a chestnut belly and white feathers on the rump and outer tail Females are more greyish brown and are typically shorter than males Both sexes have a black bill and pink feet Juveniles have a greyish brown colouration similar to that of the females with a blotchy or spotted chest Behaviour editBreeding edit The white rumped shama is shy and somewhat crepuscular 3 but very territorial The territories include a male and female during the breeding season with the males defending the territory averaging 0 09 ha in size 4 but each sex may have different territories when they are not breeding In South Asia they breed from January to September but mainly in April to June laying a clutch of four or five eggs 5 in a nest placed in the hollow of a tree 3 During courtship males pursue the female alight above the female give a shrill call and then flick and fan out their tail feathers This is followed by a rising and falling flight pattern by both sexes If the male is unsuccessful the female will threaten the male gesturing with the mouth open The nest is built by the female alone while the male stands guard 4 6 The nests are mainly made of roots leaves ferns and stems and incubation lasts between 12 and 15 days and the nestling period averaged 12 4 days Both adults feed the young although only the female incubates and broods 4 The eggs are white to light aqua with variable shades of brown blotching with dimensions of about 18 and 23 mm 0 7 and 0 9 in Feeding edit They feed on insects in the wild but in captivity they may be fed on a diet of boiled dried legumes with egg yolk and raw meat 7 Voice edit source source Calls nbsp Sonogram The voice of this species is rich and melodious which makes them popular as cage birds in South Asia with the tradition continuing in parts of Southeast Asia It is loud and clear with a variety of phrases and often mimics other birds They also make a Tck call in alarm or when foraging 4 One of the first recordings of a bird song that was ever made was of this species This recording was made in 1889 from a captive individual using an Edison wax cylinder by Ludwig Koch in Germany 8 Distribution and habitat editThey are native across scrub and secondary forests in South and Southeast Asia but have been introduced to Kauai Hawaii in early 1931 from Malaysia by Alexander Isenberger and to Oahu in 1940 by the Hui Manu Society 4 Their popularity as a cage bird has led to many escaped birds establishing themselves They have been introduced to Taiwan where they are considered an invasive species eating native insect species and showing aggression towards native bird species 9 In Asia their habitat is dense undergrowth especially in bamboo forests 3 In Hawaii they are common in valley forests or on the ridges of the southern Koolaus and tend to nest in undergrowth or low trees of lowland broadleaf forests 4 Gallery edit nbsp Male Khao Yai National Park Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand nbsp White rumped Shama at Manas National Park Assam India nbsp Male at Durrell Wildlife Park JerseyReferences edit BirdLife International 2013 Copsychus malabaricus IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013 e T22734262A50448114 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2013 2 RLTS T22734262A50448114 en Appendices CITES cites org Retrieved 2023 03 01 a b c d Rasmussen PC amp Anderton JC 2005 Birds of South Asia The Ripley Guide Smithsonian Institution amp Lynx Edicions ISBN 8487334679 pp 395 396 a b c d e f Aguon Celestino Flores amp Conant Sheila 1994 Breeding biology of the white rumped Shama on Oahu Hawaii PDF Wilson Bulletin 106 2 311 328 Whistler H 1949 Popular handbook of Indian birds Gurney and Jackson p 110 Ali S and Ripley S D 1973 Handbook of the birds of India and Pakistan Vol 8 Oxford Univ Press Bombay India Jerdon T C 1863 Birds of India Vol 2 part 1 page 131 Ranft Richard 2004 Natural sound archives past present and future An Acad Bras Cienc 76 2 456 460 doi 10 1590 S0001 37652004000200041 Bao Sen Shieh Ya Hui Lin Tsung Wei Lee Chia Chieh Chang amp Kuan Tzou Cheng 2006 Pet Trade as Sources of Introduced Bird Species in Taiwan PDF Taiwania 51 2 81 86 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Copsychus malabaricus nbsp Wikispecies has information related to Copsychus malabaricus White rumped Shama videos photos amp sounds on the Internet Bird Collection Male shama songs and mimic of sounds Shama song Oriental Bird Images White rumped Shama selected images Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title White rumped shama amp oldid 1181725198, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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