Add My Business Inquire About This Domain City Guide Regions Things To Do What To See Culture Travel Business Blog Home » Posts » Magpie Robin – National Bird of Bangladesh MAGPIE ROBIN – NATIONAL BIRD OF BANGLADESH Each country has a number of national emblems and Bangladesh is no different. The Jackfruit, or Kathal, is considered the national fruit as it is used in traditional cooking and the Water Lily is their national flower, as it can be found in water ways and ponds everywhere in the country. When it comes to the national bird of Bangladesh, a small but distinctive bird has made its way to the top, namely the Magpie Robin. And Bangladesh is proud to have this little bird as a national emblem, as can be seen in monuments and even on its currency. The Magpie Robin, or the doel as it is often referred to, is a very shy bird that only grows to approximately nineteen centimeters from head to tail. It is mostly known for its melodious call, and also for being one of the numerous shy bird species. Magpie Robins in Bangladesh are therefore only found in the rural areas where it is quieter and they have the freedom to breed without being disturbed by human interference. They are distinctive in their coloring, as the males have black heads, backs, wings and tail with white under parts and a little white plumage on their wings. The females look similar to the males, with the difference being that the females are grayer, with grayish-white under parts. They are also distinct in the fact that they keep their tails up in the air, which moves while they sing. Magpie Robins are able to mimic a variety of bird species calls. They construct their nests in brushes and shrubs, and quieter regions are more suitable for them. Magpie Robins are insect eaters and can either be seen flying low to the ground or jumping through the forest brush in search of food between the fallen leaves. When visiting the outlying areas of Bangladesh, be sure to keep an eye out for these petite, yet significant birds, as seeing one of the country’s national emblems will be a moment to remember. RELATED POST VISIT THE INTRIGUING SOMAPURA MAHAVIRA Somapura Mahavira (Great Monastery) is a Buddhist monastery situated in the Rajshahi District in the north of Bangladesh. It was commissioned to be built by the Pala Emperor Dharmapala and ... “1971” – A BANGLADESHI LIBERATION WAR DOCUMENTARY The Bangladesh Liberation War is a significant part of the history of the country, and lasted from the 26th of March 1971 until the 16th of December 1971. War broke out during this time ... MOST POPULAR POSTS Marine Protected Area for Bangladesh Folk Music of Bangladesh Mangoes of Bangladesh Dallywood: Bangladesh’s Film Industry Beautiful Bangladesh Bangladesh Updates Conservation Red List Sonargaon: The Ancient Capital of Bengal Tea Gardens in Bangladesh A Visit to Moheshkhali Island Magpie Robin: The National Bird of Bangladesh MOST RECENT POSTS New Marine Protected Area for Bangladesh Bangladesh Updates Conservation Red List Cultural Diversity at Ethnological Museum in Chittagong Tiger Conservation Conference in Dhaka Organic Farming Uplifts Communities in Bangladesh Birds of Bangladesh: Drongos EMK Center: Promoting Public Service and the Arts Solar Energy Empowers Rural Bangladesh Kabadi: The National Game of Bangladesh Sericulture in Bangladesh Home About Us Add My Business Advertising Contact Us Privacy Use Policy All trademarks and web sites that appear throughout this site are the property of their respective owners. No part of this site shall be reproduced, copied, or otherwise distributed without the express, written consent of Bangladesh.com. This site is not affiliated with any government entity associated with a name similar to the site domain name. © Copyright 1995-2021 Bangladesh.com. All rights reserved. We are using cookies to make the website better. By clicking Agree you are accepting Terms of Service GOT IT! ×