THE Kali shama 



(THAMNOBIA CAMBAIENSIS) 



As graceful and well-built as the Dhayal, 

 thouHi smaller than it in size but lare^er than 

 the Piddah by about an inch, this bird lends 

 a charm to the Indian countryside by its agile 

 movements and smart tail-play. It is called 

 the Indian Robin by the English residents of 



