Indian Birds 
able from the hen of YT. cambaiensis (66). 
The cock differs in having the back black in- 
stead of brown. Occurs only in 8S. India. 
(Illus. B. D., p. 294.) 
68. Copsychus saularis : The Magpie Robin, 
or Dayal. (F. 663), (J. 475), (- IL.) 
A very familiar garden bird. 
Cock: A glossy black bird, with a white 
abdomen sharply marked off from the black 
throat and breast. Outer tail feathers white. 
A conspicuous white wing bar. 
Hen: Marked like the cock, but greyish 
brown where he is black. This species, like 
the last, frequently elevates the tail. 
The cock has a fine song in spring. This 
and the magpie pattern of its plumage cause 
it to be readily identified. The cock and hen 
pair for life. They frequent gardens and are 
robin-like in habits. It nests in holes in trees 
or buildings. The nest is frequently found in 
stables and outhouses. (Illus. F. II., p. 565 
also G. B., frontispiece, and B. B., p. 97.) 
69. Cittocincla macrura: The Shama. (F. 
664), (J. 476), (II, but with a tail six inches 
long.) 
A fine songster. 
Cock: Upper plumage glossy black. Lower 
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