Visayan Magpie-Robin
Visayan Magpie-Robin
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The Visayan Magpie-Robin is a distinct black and white bird native to the central Philippines. It occupies a variety of habitats, from dense forests to more open, human-modified landscapes.
Where to spot
Endemic to the central Visayan islands of the Philippines, including Negros, Panay, Cebu, and Masbate. It can be found in forest, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its typical black and white magpie-robin appearance and behavior. Listen for its song, which might exhibit subtle regional variations compared to its relatives on other islands.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Similar to other magpie-robins, it is most active and vocal during the breeding season, which generally aligns with local dry periods.
Where to spot
Endemic to the central Visayan islands of the Philippines, including Negros, Panay, Cebu, and Masbate. It can be found in forest, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its typical black and white magpie-robin appearance and behavior. Listen for its song, which might exhibit subtle regional variations compared to its relatives on other islands.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Similar to other magpie-robins, it is most active and vocal during the breeding season, which generally aligns with local dry periods.
As another recently recognized species split from the widespread Oriental Magpie-Robin complex, the Visayan Magpie-Robin exemplifies the high level of avian endemism in the Philippine archipelago.
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