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The Andaman shama is a small bird with a body shape similar to that of a thrush. Males have tails measuring approximately 117–122 mm, while females have slightly shorter tails measuring about 98–106 mm. Males and females are generally similar in appearance, although females typically show slightly duller coloration around the chin and throat. The species has white underparts with slightly reddish flanks. The upperparts range from pale orange to warm brown. The central tail feathers are black and extend slightly beyond the white outer tail feathers.
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When to see the Andaman Shama
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Where to see the Andaman Shama
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About the Andaman Shama
The Andaman shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands. It is considered a restricted-range species because it occurs only within this island group. It was previously considered a subspecies of the white-rumped shama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Although precise global population estimates are not available, the species is reported to be common within its limited range. The Andaman shama inhabits forested and semi-open habitats across several islands in the Andaman archipelago and is considered non-migratory.
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Easily confused with
Philippine Magpie-RobinCopsychus mindanensisThe Philippine magpie-robin is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
White-browed ShamaCopsychus luzoniensisThe white-browed shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
White-vented ShamaCopsychus nigerThe white-vented shama is a species of bird in the chat and flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
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