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Magpie robin mimicking savannah nightjar

Magpie robins often incorporate mimicry into their songs, and copy various species.

Chestnut bulbul seems to be a favourite for some reason, for both magpie robins and long-tailed shrikes (which also often mimic). Perhaps they like to mimic these because the call is so distinctive and easy to copy.

Black-throated Laughingthrush is also a regular mimic, and they seem to be very fond of Crested Serpent Eagle.

I even heard a Hainan Blue Flycatcher including mimicry in its song last week!

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