Luzon Magpie-Robin
Luzon Magpie-Robin
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The Luzon Magpie-Robin is an attractive passerine bird, endemic to the northern Philippines and characterized by its neat black and white plumage. It is a common resident in various forest and open habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Luzon and its associated islands in the northern Philippines. It inhabits forests, forest edges, secondary growth, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its classic magpie-robin pattern and tail movements. It is often found foraging on the ground or singing from an exposed perch. Its song is generally similar to other magpie-robins but can have local variations.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. It is most vocal during the breeding season, which typically occurs during the drier months on Luzon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Luzon and its associated islands in the northern Philippines. It inhabits forests, forest edges, secondary growth, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its classic magpie-robin pattern and tail movements. It is often found foraging on the ground or singing from an exposed perch. Its song is generally similar to other magpie-robins but can have local variations.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. It is most vocal during the breeding season, which typically occurs during the drier months on Luzon.
This species was recently elevated from a subspecies of the Philippine Magpie-Robin, underscoring the genetic divergence within the island group and highlighting unique evolutionary paths.
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