Oriental Magpie Robin (Daiyad) (Copsychus saularis)

 

 Oriental Magpie Robin (Daiyad-male)

                                  Oriental Magpie Robin (female) at nest box

The Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a small 19 c.m. long,locally(gujarati) called "દૈયડ". They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously.They are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests.