Oriental Magpie Robin by Winston D. Munnings
[Photo No. B-669]
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. Distributed in many parts of tropical South and 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.
© Winston D. Munnings ’2010 (Mounted Print)
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My Camera Gear…
Camera
Nikon D300 (Two Bodies) ~ Nikon D200 (Back-Up)
Lens
AF Nikon 50mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 85mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 24-70mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 80-200mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 105mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 200mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 300mm (F/4)
Comments
Superb !!
Thank you.
– Winston D. Munnings
Superb photography!!!!!!
He looks like our little Willie Wagtail!
That it is, actually and thanks so much for identifying this little Critter. I Googled with the info your provided, and there it was. Thanks again!
– Winston D. Munnings
Super detail! Great capture! Hope you don’t mind a small correction- this is actually a Magpie Robin, Most likely an Oriental Magpie Robin from southeast Asia. Check out the video you have posted of the Willie Wagtail (one of my favorite birds!) You will notice that the Willie Wagtail has a white ‘eyebrow’ and has no white on the wing like the bird in this photo.
Absolutely right you are!
Trust me, I am very grateful when someone takes the time to correct something and make a comment about my work. It is greatly appreciated, and thanks again. I have updated my webpage.
– Winston D. Munnings
October 30, 2010
Thanks Teresa for featuring my work in The Birds group.
– Winston D. Munnings
Beautiful! Very nice shot!
Thanks Tony. Your comments are greatly appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on your wonderful work, a well deserved feature.
Thanks Andrea for your continued support.
– Winston D. Munnings
Stunning capture and congrats on well deserved feature. Inst fav for me. Mary
Many thanks and greatly appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Super !!
Thanks Anthony.
– Winston D. Munnings
very sharp .. excellent !
Thank you.
– Winston D. Munnings