Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesSmall · 41 g
About the Black Shama
The Black shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the island of Cebu, Philippines where it is known locally as "Siloy".
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Seychelles Magpie-RobinCopsychus sechellarumThe Seychelles magpie-robin is a medium-sized endangered bird from the granitic Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
White-crowned ShamaCopsychus stricklandiiThe white-crowned shama is about 21–28 cm (8.3–11.0 in) in length (including a 7 cm (2.8 in) tail in adult males) and 31–42 g (1.1–1.5 oz) in weight.
White-vented ShamaCopsychus nigerThe white-vented shama is a species of bird in the chat and flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
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