The Oriental magpie robin (Copsychus saularis) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, which is also known as the Old World flycatcher family. These birds are classified into several subspecies according to their geographical distribution. They inhabit Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Malaysia. The preferred habitat of these birds includes open areas in urban parks, gardens, and mangroves. They are also found in cultivated areas around human settlements.
Their breeding season occurs from January to June in parts of southeast Asia, while in the Indian subcontinent they breed from March to July. The male exhibits courtship displays and vocalizes its mating call to attract the female on the breeding ground. An Oriental magpie robin nest is built in trees, thick shrubs, or near human settlements. It is made up of grasses, feathers, and fibers. After mating, females lay around four to five eggs which are usually pale bluish to green in color with brown spots. These Oriental magpie robin eggs are incubated for a span of eight to 15 days. Females are mostly involved in parental care while males defend their territories.
These birds usually communicate through a range of vocalizations. They possess a great singing ability and their songs are usually heard during dusk and dawn. They are also heard imitating the songs of other birds.