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The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) — a small bird with a bold voice and a big personality. Males are glossy black with white underparts and wing patches while females are duller: dark grey above with similar white underparts. Their long tails are often held upright, a signature posture. One of the most melodious songbirds in South and Southeast Asia. Males sing complex songs especially during the breeding season to attract mates and defend territory. They can mimic other birds and ev