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Maratua Shama
Copsychus barbouri
Maratua Shama (Copsychus barbouri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Maratua Shama (Copsychus barbouri) 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 barbouri
Quick facts
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Maratua Shama (Copsychus barbouri) belongs to the Muscicapidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Maratua (e of ne Borneo). Extinct in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Maratua Shama live?
The Maratua Shama is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Maratua (e of ne Borneo). Extinct in the wild.
What family does the Maratua Shama belong to?
The Maratua Shama (Copsychus barbouri) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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