White-rumped Shama Research Articles

Performance of The White-Rumped Shama (Copysychus malabaricus) Reproduction by Providing Eurycoma longifolia at The Captivity

This research aims to determine the reproductive capacity of the White-Rumped Shama provided by Eurycoma longifolia in terms of duration of couple introduction or adjustment period, duration of mating period until laying eggs, number of eggs, number of hatched eggs, and number of survived baby animals until 5 days of living. The laboratory experimental method is performed in the White-Rumped Shama captivity in Bogor. Before the treatment, the birds are matched in each bird cage. The White-Rumped Shamas are divided randomly into 2 groups, each of which consists of 5 pairs (5 repetitions). The first group (K1) as a control, male magpie parents were given the treatment of drinking distilled water after fasting for one hour every morning, Group 2 (K2) as the Eurycoma longifolia treatment group, male White-Rumped Shama parents were given the optimal dose of Eurycoma longifolia, 9 mg/100 of the body weight every morning for 5 days which was converted from the results of research on the treatment of giving Eurycoma longifolia to white rats. Statistical analysis of two tailed T test, Levene's test on data between the control group (K1) and the Eurycoma longifolia group (K2) showed that; Behavior: Jumping, flying, perching on the perchs, approaching the female, chirping, singing, crouching while near to the female while making a distinctive chirp, eating and drinking, duration of time until laying eggs in the mating cage (days), number of eggs in the nest (items ). The number of hatched eggs from those hatched (grains), the number of offspring that survived to the age of 5 days (tails), there were no significant differences between the control group (K1) and the Eurycoma longifolia treatment group (K2).

THE BIRDS OF THE KANGEAN ISLANDS AND AN APPRAISAL OF THEIR CONSERVATION STATUS

The Kangean islands are a biologically poorly known archipelago situated in the Java Sea, Indonesia, approximately 120 km directly north of Bali. These islands host an avifauna comprising at least 13 endemic subspecies, two of which have by some sources recently been considered species. We combine historical published literature with our own surveys of the archipelago in 2007–2008, 2010 and 2023 to produce a complete list of the islands’ birds (n=140 species) and their distribution across the islands. We evaluate in more detail the conservation status of all endemic taxa, as well as several others we consider to be of concern. Despite its listing as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, the endemic Kangean Tit-babbler Mixornis prillwitzi is highly tolerant of habitat degradation and is among the islands’ least threatened birds. However, because of trapping, the archipelago’s endemic taxon of Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula alexandri kangeanensis, and its populations of Green Junglefowl Gallus varius and Common Hill Myna Gracula religiosa are likely at risk of extirpation. The endemic taxon of White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus, sometimes afforded species rank as ‘Kangean Shama’ C. nigricauda, may already be (at least functionally) extinct in the main archipelago. We recommend longer and more detailed surveys of the islands’ birds, and that an effective protected area is established on main Kangean island, which hosts the largest area of remaining forest in the archipelago and most of its endemic taxa.

Comparison of Reproductive Strategies between Two Sympatric Copsychus Passerines.

Reproduction plays a crucial role in determining the development, fate, and dynamics of bird populations. However, reproductive strategies vary among species and populations. In this study, we investigated the reproductive strategies of the Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis) and White-rumped Shama (C. malabarica), which are closely related passerines that reproduce in sympatric areas. We found that although these two species were both cavity nesting, their nest-site selection differed; the Shama preferred nesting close to trees and forests, whereas the Magpie Robin nested close to human residential areas. Furthermore, their egg incubation patterns differed; the Shama increased daily incubation frequency with incubation time, but the Magpie Robin maintained its daily incubation time regardless of changes in incubation frequency. However, the nestling heating patterns of these two species were similar, indicating a critical demand for regulating hatchling body temperature during this crucial stage. The feeding frequencies of male parents were strongly correlated with those of females in both species, suggesting equal contribution and good synchronization between the sexes. Nestling feeding frequency was also correlated with nest cleaning frequency, implying coordination between feeding and defecation by parents and offspring, respectively. This research explored the divergence and convergence of reproductive strategies between these two sympatric species, providing valuable insights into the niche differentiation theory.

The evidence of cloaca display as an indicator to validate breeding behavior during the matchmaking phase on local Indonesia female White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus)

Abstract. Putranto HD, Nurmeilliasari, Harahap AS, Brata B, Sutriyono, Yumiati Y. 2023. The evidence of cloaca display as an indicator to validate breeding behavior during the matchmaking phase on local Indonesia female White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus). Biodiversitas 24: 486-491. White-rumped Shama bird, which Indonesian bird lovers call the Murai Batu bird (Copsychus malabaricus), has been a favorite bird for almost a decade. This bird is well-known among bird keepers for its colors and male singing voices. Generally, we recognize some biological behaviors that are trusted as avian behaviors. However, some specific behaviors in wild and domesticated birds are still not detected and unclear. The objective of this study was to validate and analyze the scientific evidence, frequency, and duration of cloaca display appearance as indicators of the female White-rumped Shama birds breeding behavior during the matchmaking phase. By animal focal sampling method, 18 sexually mature females of local White-rumped Shama captivated and observed by the research peer team were observed intensively for cloaca display activity during 22 days of matchmaking observation duration. Those 18 female samples were treated for matchmaking with another 8 males. For the cloaca display frequency and duration parameter, a time sampling method was used by dividing a total of 6 hours of daily behavior observation into 3 hours of observation duration, 2 times a day with 6 hours of distance between one observation and to next observation. Daily behavior observation conducted between 06.00 am to 09.00 am continued from 03.00 pm to 06.00 pm. Cloaca display frequency was counted as how often a female shows a cloaca exposure to her male matchmaking partner during the daily observation period. Then, a cloaca display duration was measured in the unit of seconds for each cloaca display behavior confirmed. Seventeen (17) female White-rumped Shama birds (94% samples) exhibited motion of cloaca display, with 21 motions of cloaca display behaviors confirmed. The earliest cloaca display behavior was confirmed on day 15 after matchmaking began, and the latest behavior was confirmed on day 22 after matchmaking began. These behaviors were seen on average of day 18.9±2.256 after matchmaking began. The shortest duration of cloaca display behavior lasted for 1.62 seconds, and the longest lasted for 6.26 seconds, with an average duration of 4.37 seconds for each motion. The average daily confirmed cloaca display frequency among that female White-rumped Shama was 0.053 times in 22 days of matchmaking observation duration. Cloaca display motion is seen daily (21 days) during 22 days of observation conducted, and the relative frequency percentage of cloaca display behavior was 95.45%. There is no proven info about the breeding behavior of this bird, and based on our scientific results, we strongly believe cloaca display motion can be validated as the main indicator of Indonesia's local female White-rumped Shama birds' breeding behavior. It can be read from the relative frequency percentage of cloaca display motion of female White-rumped Shama, which is overtopped 95% or dominant motion in its breeding behavior.

FIRST RECORD OF NICOBAR PIGEON (Caloenas nicobarica) IN PULAU TINGGI, JOHOR, MALAYSIA

Being surrounded by many islands, Malaysia is blessed as it may own an endemic, endangered and migratory species in its islands. Pulau Tinggi is one of the islands located in Southeast Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the biggest islands in Johor, Malaysia. However, the avifauna has not yet been documented in Pulau Tinggi. This paper discusses the first record of the Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) in Pulau Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. Nicobar pigeons were recorded in camera traps installed around the island from June to October 2019. Besides the Nicobar pigeon, our camera traps also recorded another five avian species, which are the Emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica), White-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus), Changeable hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus), White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) and Grey-headed fish-eagle (Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus). The record of the Nicobar pigeon is exceptional as this species is restricted to small islands and absent from the mainland. It has unique behaviour and enticing morphology. This species is globally threatened and has recently been declared an endangered species. Nicobar pigeon’s discovery proved a high potential to develop ecotourism or a key site for avian conservation in Pulau Tinggi.

Genomes From Historic DNA Unveil Massive Hidden Extinction and Terminal Endangerment in a Tropical Asian Songbird Radiation.

Quantifying the magnitude of the global extinction crisis is important but remains challenging, as many extinction events pass unnoticed owing to our limited taxonomic knowledge of the world’s organisms. The increasing rarity of many taxa renders comprehensive sampling difficult, further compounding the problem. Vertebrate lineages such as birds, which are thought to be taxonomically well understood, are therefore used as indicator groups for mapping and quantifying global extinction. To test whether extinction patterns are adequately gauged in well-studied groups, we implemented ancient-DNA protocols and retrieved whole genomes from the historic DNA of museum specimens in a widely known songbird radiation of shamas (genus Copsychus) that is assumed to be of least conservation concern. We uncovered cryptic diversity and an unexpected degree of hidden extinction and terminal endangerment. Our analyses reveal that >40% of the phylogenetic diversity of this radiation is already either extinct in the wild or nearly so, including the two genomically most distinct members of this group (omissus and nigricauda), which have so far flown under the conservation radar as they have previously been considered subspecies. Comparing the genomes of modern samples with those from roughly a century ago, we also found a significant decrease in genetic diversity and a concomitant increase in homozygosity affecting various taxa, including small-island endemics that are extinct in the wild as well as subspecies that remain widespread across the continental scale. Our application of modern genomic approaches demonstrates elevated levels of allelic and taxonomic diversity loss in a songbird clade that has not been listed as globally threatened, highlighting the importance of ongoing reassessments of extinction incidence even across well-studied animal groups. Key words: extinction, introgression, white-rumped shama, conservation.

Analisis Keuntungan Usaha Penangkaran Burung Murai Batu (Copsychus malabaricus) Di Kota Bengkulu

Abstract Nowadays, breeding captivity of white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) becomes a popular business among bird lovers in Bengkulu. It has been directed to create an independent livestock business. This captivity business aims to increase household income and gain profits. Captivity breeding has developed into a promising and potential business. This study aimed to analyze the profits of white-rumped shama breeding captivity business in Bengkulu city. The research was purposively conducted in Bengkulu City. A snowball sampling method was used to determine respondents. Total of 19 respondents were interviewed based on questionairres to determine the characteristics of respondents, total cost, total revenue and R/C ratio. The results showed that the majority of white-rumped shama breeders in Bengkulu city were male (95%) and classified into a productive age group. The average total revenue was Rp 150,744,354/year per respondent. The average of R/C ratio was 2.47, which means that white-rumped shama breeding captivity business in Bengkulu is feasible to be developed. Key words: Bengkulu City, Breeding Captivity, Profit Analyses, White-rumped Shama

Unique Isospora-associated histologic lesions in white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus).

Twenty-one white-rumped shamas (19 necropsied, 2 biopsied) (Copsychus malabaricus) housed at the San Diego Zoo between 1992 and 2020 were diagnosed with Isospora infection based on evaluation of histologic sections. Review of these cases revealed a consistent histologic lesion characterized by nodular aggregates of atypical epithelioid macrophages containing few intracytoplasmic protozoa, with or without lymphocytic infiltrates. Of the 19 necropsied cases, 16 (84%) had systemic lesions variably affecting the liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, lung, pancreas, connective tissues, or bone marrow, while all 21 diagnosed cases had skin involvement. The findings suggest that white-rumped shamas have a unique inflammatory response to isosporosis with a predilection for the skin. Skin may be a diagnostically sensitive sampling site for histologic diagnosis of Isospora in this species.

A distinct new subspecies of the white-rumped shama Copsychus malabaricus at imminent risk of extinction

A distinct new subspecies of the white-rumped shama Copsychus malabaricus at imminent risk of extinction

1. Identification of gastrointestinal parasites in bird white-rumped shama (copsychus malabaricus) kept by bird lovers in the Pariaman city, west sumatera

Bird White-Rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is one of the many singing birds with many lovers. Like other animals, both free-living and chage, white-rumped shama can be attacked by diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and endoparasites. This study aims to identify the types of endoparasites in white-rumped shama kept by bird lovers in City of Pariaman, totaling 50 white-rumped shama from bird lovers in City of Pariaman. This research was conducted at the Parasitology Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Syiah Kuala. Samples were examined using the floating method, the Borray sedimentation method, the formol-ether sedimentation method, and the Ziehl-Neelsen fast acid modification. From the examination results using the floating method, eggs were obtained from two types of endoparasitic worms, namely Heterakis sp. and Capillaria sp. In examining the modified Borray sedimentation method, the formol-ether sedimentation method and the modified Ziehl-Neelsen fast acid method, no eggs of nematodes, trematodes and cestodes were found. This study showed that 5 out of white rumped shama feces samples were infected with endoparasites. The types of endoparasites found from the white-rumped shama kept by bird lovers in Pariaman are nematodes of the genus Heterakis sp. and Capillaria sp. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the white-rumped shama kept by bird lovers in City of Pariaman is infected with endoparasites.

Lipoma Removal Surgery in White-Rumped Shama (Kittacincla malabarica macraoura)

Lipoma in birds is a benign tumor of adipose cells that often occurs in the subcutaneous area. White-rumped shama, more than three years old, was rushed to the puskesmas with symptoms of decreased activity and singing ability. The results of the examination were two round, multi-focal masses, firmly demarcated, yellowish in color with a soft, chewy consistency measuring ± 4 x 2 x 1 cm on the chest and ± 1 x 1 x 1 cm. in the abdominal area, firmly attached to the subcutaneous layer since six months ago, and getting bigger. The feathers around the mass are shed and vascularized on the surface of the mass. Surgery was performed because the mass suspected of being a tumor growing rapidly and causing pain. It was fasted two hours before surgery and the anesthetic used was a combination of ketamine HCl and xylazine. Postoperative therapy using the antibiotic enrofloxacin, ketoprofen analgesics, 0.9% NaCl fluid therapy and topical antibiotic gentamicin ointment. The tumor that has been successfully removed is yellowish in color with several areas of hyperemia and an oily surface. The results of histopathological examination characterized by the presence of adipose cells that appeared to proliferate well confirmed that the tumor was a lipoma.

Response of bird community to gradual landscape transformation in Darmaga campus, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia

When a landscape gradually transforms, the bird community that inhabits the landscape will also adapt and change accordingly. Long-term data on the bird-habitat relationship, however, is still lacking in the sub-urban tropical areas. The objective of this paper was to analyze the response of bird community along with the gradual transformation of the landscape. Darmaga Campus of IPB University (± 2.67 km2) was selected as the study area due to its landscape transformation for campus development/construction, and the availability of bird monitoring data. Data on landscape transformation were gathered from the IPB building construction book published in 2017, and bird community (1982-2020) were gathered from published reports and papers. During the observed period, Darmaga Campus that initially consisted mostly of old rubber plantation has been gradually transformed into various academic-related uses, such as some areas for buildings dan field laboratories. From 1982 to 2020, the cumulative bird species in the study area at least was 124 species. During the observed years, the bird community was highly dynamics (bird species number in 1982 = 41 species, 1985 = 39 species, 1986 = 68 species, 1991 = 68 species, 2001 = 39 species, 2003 = 72 species, 2013 = 52 species, 2020 = 99 species). New incoming species were Chestnut-winged Cuckoo, Asian Brown Flycatcher, Tiger Shrike, and babblers (e.g., Black-capped Babbler); Brown Shrike, White-rumped Shama, Oriental Magpie-Robin and Green Junglefowl have not been observed or have become increasingly rare in the last ten years. Meanwhile, Red-breasted Parakeet, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, Black Drongo, and Sooty-headed Bulbul are always present species. Bird species such as Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, White-browed Shortwing, and Velvet-fronted Nuthatch are species that entered to rarely found species. Gradual landscape transformation, from an old rubber plantation into a mosaic of small patches of human-made ornamental plants, shrub, and tree plantation, turns out to be beneficial for some bird species, but could also disadvantageous for others, causing a dynamic bird community composition.

Study on contour feathers growth of White-rumped Shama during fledgling phase

White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) has become a favorite pet among Indonesian bird keepers lately. A champion bird with beautiful chirps and colours would be valued high. There are very limited scientific information on its species, and this study results will enrich the biological data. The purpose of this study was to trace and record white-rumped shama contour feathers growth including feather types and changes of size during fledgling phase. There were 8 mixed sex chicks (a crossbreed of Medan x North Bengkulu) aged 30 days with similar body weight and size used in this study. Daily individual observation on parameters were conducted from day-1 of nurturing until chick’s individual first moulting day. Observation results showed that contour feathers on white-rumped shama chicks body which easily to observed were retrices and remiges. Then, based on anatomical feather during pledgling phase on chick’s part of forehead, nape, chest, back, wing and tail we recorded 3 types of feathers which were filoplumae, plumulae and plumae. Average of retrices length and width in tail were 69.62 mm and 11.10 mm per chick, and average of remiges primarie length and width in wing were 63.32 mm and 9.74 mm per chick, respectively. Researchers found that as similar as to other species of aves, the size of White-rumped Shama retrices is longer and wider than remiges.

Bird species contested at songbird competition in Jabodetabek Region, Indonesia

Songbird contests have been widely held in various regions lately, indicating the high interest of community towards this type of contest. The objectives of this study were to identify bird species contested in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) region, classify them based on their conservation status, and collect other information related to bird conservation efforts. Of 20 bird contests that took place during the research period (March-May 2018) it was revealed that there were 15 species of birds (12 local species, 3 foreign species) that were contested. The species that was always contested in every event was Lovebird, while other frequently contested species (>50%) were Greater Green Leafbird, White-rumped Shama, Oriental Magpie-robin, and Canary. There was one protected species, i.e., Greater Green Leafbird that was contested. Based on the IUCN threat status, one vulnerable species was contested, i.e., Greater Green Leafbird. Near threatened species contested were Chestnut-capped Thrush and Lovebird. Based on CITES category, one species listed in Appendix II was found, i.e., Hwamei, which is a foreign species. Efforts made by the organizers of bird contests in bird conservation were to hold a class of rings (markers), to ensure that the contested birds originate from captive breeding.

Avifauna in the Wehea-Kelay Landscape, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Wehea-Kelay landscape is an unprotected area, located on the eastern part of Borneo Island. It is managed by 7 unit managements, which were mostly timber companies. We compiled and collated our avifauna data with previous studies. We recorded 273 bird species belonging to 60 families during field work. 61 species were protected based on Indonesian regulations. Among of them were threatened species with small population such as Great argus Argusianus argus, Storm’s stork Ciconia stormi, and Helmeted hornbill Buceros vigil. Although Wehea-Kelay is dominated by timber concessions, the landscape can still provide habitat for many species of bird. Nevertheless, anthropogenic pressures i.e. illegal hunting have increased and become a threat for birds particularly commercially traded species such as Leafbirds Chloropsis spp, White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus, Common hill myna Gracula religiosa, and also Helmeted hornbill Buceros vigil.

Ex-situ population of White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus): studies of density, distribution and bird keepers in Bengkulu, Sumatra

Abstract. Putranto HD, Brata B, Yumiati Y. 2020. Ex-situ population of White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus): Studies of density, distribution and bird keepers in Bengkulu, Sumatra. Biodiversitas 21: 865-874. Purpose of this research was to estimate number of White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) or locally known as murai batu which are kept by Bengkulu's bird keepers, analyze its population density, population distribution, and the profile of bird keepers. Researcher used field observation method by conducting interviews during June-September 2019. Respondents were determined using purposive sampling method and sampling was continued by snowball sampling method. Bird population data were analyzed by using population density formula and population distribution formula, while profile of bird keepers was analyzed descriptively. In 9 sub-districts of Bengkulu City total of 642 birds that are kept by bird keepers in ex-situ habitat, consisting of 434 males and 208 females with sex ratio approximately of 2:1. Population density was 4.23 birds per km2 (2.86 male birds/km2 and 1.37 female birds/km2). Population distribution by a Variance-Mean Ratio formula was 4.8 or VMR > 1. Furthermore, there were 79 keepers consist of 78 male bird keepers (98.7% ) and 1 female keeper (1.27%). Eleven bird keepers (13.9%) were categorized as captive breeders and 68 keepers (86.1%) were categorized as bird hobbyists. In conclusion, density population of ex-situ White-rumped Shama in Bengkulu City was 4.23 birds per km2, and population distribution interpreted as negative binomial distribution. Bird keepers were divided into two groups, captive breeders and bird hobbyists.

Report of five interesting avian species from Durgapur ecoregion, West Bengal, India by citizen science effort

This study aimed to report a few lesser known species from Durgapur ecoregion, West Bengal, India. In spite of the anthropogenic pressure, Durgapur supports a high avian diversity. So far, 257 avian species belonging to 59 families were recorded with a citizen science effort during a period of more than five years (2013–present). Out of these, five species discussed here, are either not recorded previously or have few records: Hume’s Lark and Graceful Prinia were recorded from riverine habitat; and Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, White-rumped Shama, and Indian Blue-Robin were recorded from woodland habitat. More extensive exploration of this region with involvement of citizen scientists in this study will enrich our knowledge about bird diversity, their migration and distribution pattern in this region.

Spatio-temporal dynamics of consumer demand driving the Asian Songbird Crisis

Many South-East Asian bird species are in rapid decline due to offtake for the cage-bird trade, a phenomenon driven largely by consumption in Indonesia and labelled the ‘Asian Songbird Crisis’. Interventions aimed at reducing this offtake require an understanding of the spatial and temporal dynamics of the trade. We surveyed the bird-keeping habits of over 3000 households from 92 urban and rural communities across six provinces on Java, Indonesia, and compared prevalence and patterns of bird-keeping with those from surveys undertaken a decade ago. We estimate that one-third of Java's 36 million households keep 66–84 million cage-birds. Despite over half of all birds owned being non-native species, predominantly lovebirds (Agapornis spp.), the majority of bird-keepers (76%) owned native species. Ownership levels were significantly higher in urban than rural areas, and were particularly high in the eastern provinces of the island. Overall levels of bird ownership have increased over the past decade, and species composition has changed. Notably, lovebirds showed a seven-fold increase in popularity while ownership of genera including groups with globally threatened species such as leafbirds (Chloropsis spp.) and white-eyes (Zosterops spp.) also rose sharply. The volume of some locally threatened birds estimated to be in ownership (e.g., >3 million White-rumped Shama Kittacincla malabarica) cannot have been supplied from Java's forests and research on supply from other islands and Java's growing commercial breeding industry is a priority. Determining temporal and spatial patterns of ownership is a crucial first step towards finding solutions to this persistent, pervasive and adaptive threat to the regional avifauna.

ETNOZOOLOGI SEBAGAI PERTANDA OLEH MASYARAKAT DAYAK SIMPAKNG DI DESA MEKAR RAYA KECAMATAN SIMPANG DUA KABUPATEN KETAPANG

Dayak Simpankg comunity in Mekar village are people who still hold the values inherited by their ancestors. One of the values that they are still running up to now is using animals as a sign. The purpose of this study is to find out the species of animal used as a sign, the part used and the meaning of the sign. The method used in field data collection is by interview and the data collection technique used is the snowball sampling method. Based on the results of the interview, 15 respondents were obtained. A total of 10 species animals from 10 families, namely Wild Pig, Clouded Leopard, Brown Wood Owl, White Rumped Munia, White Rumped Shama, Orange Bellied Flowerpecker, White Breasted Waterhen, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Asian Toad and Flat Tailed Gecko are utilized by Dayak Simpakng comunity. Some parts that are used are sounds, animals that suddenly enter the house, and animals that pass above the head.Keyword : Dayak Simpakng, Etnozoology, Pertanda

Nesting near road edges improves nest success and post-fledging survival of White-rumped Shamas (Copsychus malabaricus) in northeastern Thailand

ABSTRACT Road edges in the temperate zone often negatively affect reproductive success, post-fledging survival, and dispersal of forest birds through processes associated with edge habitats. This pattern is less clear in the tropics due to a lack of studies using natural nests and radio-tagged fledglings as well as an almost complete absence of information on nest and fledgling predators. We investigated the influence of road edge on nest success, post-fledging survival, and dispersal of White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) in a dry evergreen forest in northeastern Thailand. One hundred nest boxes were placed in forest interior (≥1,000 m from edge of a 5-lane highway) and 100 near forest edge (≤200 m) to assess nesting success. We radio-tracked 50 fledglings from these boxes, 25 each for edge and interior, for 7 weeks after fledging. Nest success and post-fledging survival were 11.6% and 23.6% higher at the edge versus the interior. Predation had the strongest influence on survival, accounting for 100% of nest and 94% of fledgling mortality. Fledglings used locations with denser understory vegetation cover relative to the available habitat, probably to reduce predation risk. Green cat snake (Boiga cyanea) and northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina), which likely prefer forest interiors over edges, were the primary predators of nests and fledglings in this landscape. There were no significant differences in timing of dispersal and dispersal distance or dispersal direction in relation to proximity to edge. Our results suggest that the impacts of edge effects on the reproductive success of birds appear to be strongly dependent on the habitat preferences of locally dominant predators. Further research will be needed to identify key predators and broadly assess their foraging behaviors in individual landscapes.