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Photo of Black Shama (Copsychus cebuensis)

Black Shama

Copsychus cebuensis

The black shama (Copsychus cebuensis) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.

It is endemic to the island of Cebu, Philippines.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and plantations. It has been sighted in several locations all across the island, the most important sites being the Central Cebu Protected Landscape, the forests of Alcoy and Argao, and the shrublands of Casili, Consolacion.

It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Photo credit: Philippine Postal Corporation

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