The Seychelles magpie robin is no bird of paradise. It cannot boast gloriously sweeping tail feathers or a fancy plume or outrageous colors. But its dress is as sharp as that of any bird ...

Immatures have narrower and more pointed outer tail feathers. Flight ... eye (similar in shape to the yellow skin on yellow-billed magpie). Black bill and range distinguish this species from ...

One hearty year-round resident, however, is a stunning bird with iridescent blue and green feathers paired with white under the wing that flashes in flight and a jet-black head, especially against ...