A pretty little song bird which is instantly recognisable by its long tail.
They can also be found in Taiwan but there they are regarded as a bit of a pest because they like to eat local insects and they can be aggressive towards native birds.
They’re quite particular where they make their nests. If they can find an old hollow tree, then they’re happy!
Latin name
Copsychus malabaricus
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Muscicapidae
Conservation status
Least concern
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In the wild they feed on small insects.
In Asia, they love dense undergrowth especially bamboo forests.