Larwo Shama
Copsychus omissus
Larwo Shama (Copsychus omissus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Larwo Shama (Copsychus omissus) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Copsychus
- Species omissus
Quick facts
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Larwo Shama (Copsychus omissus) is a species of bird in the family Chats, old world flycatchers (Muscicapidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its breeding range covers OR Java.
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Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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