White-browed Shama
Copsychus luzoniensis
The White-browed Shama (Copsychus luzoniensis) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found only in the Philippines, weighing about 24 g. The white-browed shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
About the White-browed Shama
The white-browed shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the islands of Luzon, Marinduque and the Polillo Islands. The Visayan shama, formerly considered a subspecies, was split as a distinct species in 2021.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The White-browed Shama can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-browed Shama look like?
- The white-browed shama is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
- How big is a White-browed Shama?
- The White-browed Shama is a small sized bird weighing about 24 g.
- Where can you see a White-browed Shama?
- The White-browed Shama is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-browed Shama?
- The White-browed Shama is most easily confused with the White-vented Shama, the Andaman Shama and the Seychelles Magpie-Robin.
- Is the White-browed Shama endangered?
- The White-browed Shama is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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