White-rumped shama

Copsychus malabaricus

The white-rumped shama is one of the most talented singers in the forests of Southeast Asia. This makes it a desired species in bird song competitions, which has resulted in a drastic reduction in populations in many places as birds are caught from the wild to be kept in cages. The male bird is more colourful and it has a longer tail than the female.

Conservation

Songbirds in Southeast Asia are being threatened by the culturally deep-rooted habit of using birds as captive pets, food and in medication. There are also bird singing competitions for monetary awards.

This species and the individuals living in Korkeasaari Zoo are part of an ex-situ conservation programme by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria EAZA, known as the EEP. 

Tropical house Africasia

EAZA Ex-situ Programme

EEP-suojeluohjelman sarvikuonologo

Endangerment

Distribution

Habitat

sademetsä lehtimetsä

Diet

hyönteiset toukat kuoriaiset madot marjat

Size

Huiluharakkatasku koko 21–28 cm

Lifespan

Up to 7 years

Scientific classification

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae