Jenis Murai Batu
- Murai Batu Lampung
- Murai Batu Medan
- Murai Batu Aceh
- Murai Batu Sabang
- Murai Batu Bordan
- Murai Batu Bahorok
- Murai Batu Balak
- Murai Batu Lahat
- Murai Batu Jambi
- Murai Batu Nias
- Murai Batu Kalimantan atau Borneo
- Murai Batu Jawa atau Larwo
- Murai Batu Irian
- Murai Batu Golden Shama
- Murai Batu Hybrid Kawing Silang Kacer
1. Murai Batu Lampung
- Postur tubuh lebih kecil dari Murai Batu Medan
- Ekornya memiliki panjang sekitar 12-18 cm
- Bulu dada burung Murai Batu Lampung berwarna orange kecoklatan dan terlihat lebih gelap bila dibandingkan dengan burung Murai Batu Kalimantan
- Burung ini memiliki mental yang sangat bagus, kuat, dan gesit
- Jenis suara cenderung mengulang-ulang atau ngeban, namun kurang bervariasi
2. Murai Batu Medan
- Burung Murai Batu Medan memiliki badan yang lebih besar dari burung Murai Batu lain.
- Bulu burung Murai Batu Medan berwarna hitam legam dan mengkilat. Kalau terkena sinar matahari akan terlihat warna kebiru-biruan.
- Kaki burung Murai Batu Medan berwarna hitam, namun kalau masih muda warnanya merah kehitam-hitaman.
- Bulu ekornya memiliki empat pasang bulu putih dan mempunyai strip berwarna hitam yang membelah secara horizontal.
- Panjang bulu Murai Batu bisa mencapai 27-30 cm.
- Kebiasan burung ini saat berkicau yakni sering menegakkan ekornya sampai menyentuh kepala.
3. Murai Batu Aceh
4. Murai Batu Sabang
5. Murai Batu Bordan
6. Murai Batu Bahorok
7. Murai Batu Balak
8. Murai Batu Lahat
9. Murai Batu Jambi
10. Murai Batu Nias
- Postur tubuh relatif kecil dan lebih mirip ukuran tubuh Murai Batu Lampung
- Bulu utama ekor burung Murai Batu Nias tidak berwarna putih melainkan hitam atau biasa disebut blacktail
- Panjang bulu ekor sekitar 17-20 cm dan berwarna hitam pekat
- Volume suara lebih keras
- Mampu meniru suara burung Murai Batu lain lebih cepat
- Burung Murai Batu Nias tidak mudah stress dan cepat beradaptasi
11. Murai Batu Kalimantan atau Borneo
- Burung Murai Batu Borneo yang berkualitas harus memiliki bulu dada berwarna coklat terang. Semakin terang warna dadanya maka burung tersebut biasanya mempunyai mental yang baik saat berada di atas gantangan. Selain itu, suaranya akan keluar terus-menerus atau ngedur.
- Bagian kakinya harus berwarna coklat agak hitam atau coklat agak kemerahan. Kamu jangan memilih burung Murai Batu Kalimantan yang kakinya berwarna kekuningan karena burung tersebut mentalnya kurang bagus.
- Ekor tidak terlalu panjang yakni sekitar 10-13 cm.
- Kepala Murai Batu Borneo biasanya berbentuk kotak atau rata dan tidak membulat. Tatapan matanya tajam dan melotot.
- Kalau mau memilih burung Murai Batu Kalimantan dengan suara keras, maka pilih burung dengan paruh yang sering terbuka lebar. Selain itu, bagian leher harus besar dan kuat. Ciri-ciri burung Murai Batu seperti ini dipercaya memiliki suara yang keras dan lantang.
12. Murai Batu Jawa Larwo
- Postur tubuhnya relatif lebih kecil dibanding Murai Batu lainnya
- Burung Murai Batu Jawa memiliki garis batas bulu yang berwarna hitam di daerah perut
- Untuk karakter suara tak berbeda jauh dengan burung Murai Batu yang lain
- Panjang bulu ekor burung Murai Batu Jawa sekitar 8-10 cm
13. Murai Batu Irian
14. Murai Batu Golden Shama
15. Murai Batu Hybrid Kawing Silang Kacer
- Kerajaan: Animalia
- Filum: Chordata
- Kelas: Aves
- Ordo: Passeriformes
- Famili: Muscicapidae
- Genus: Copsychus
- Spesies: C. malabaricus
- Kerajaan: Animalia
- Filum: Chordata
- Kelas: Aves
- Ordo: Passeriformes
- Famili: Muscicapidae
- Genus: Copsychus
- Spesies: C. saularis
Kesimpulan
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When talking about the most popular songbirds in Indonesia, you’re probably familiar with the Murai Batu (White-rumped Shama). Yes, this bird, which is famous both in Indonesia and abroad, is known for its globally admired song.
However, among all the Murai Batu birds from Indonesia and other countries, the best ones still come from Indonesia. Why is that?
The Murai Batu from Indonesia has a unique and distinctive sound that the imported ones from other countries don’t have. Imported Murai Batu typically come from Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Types of Murai Batu Birds
The most popular Murai Batu birds in Indonesia mostly come from Sumatra. Here are some of the types:
- Murai Batu Lampung
- Murai Batu Medan
- Murai Batu Aceh
- Murai Batu Sabang
- Murai Batu Bordan
- Murai Batu Bahorok
- Murai Batu Balak
- Murai Batu Lahat
- Murai Batu Jambi
- Murai Batu Nias
- Murai Batu Kalimantan or Borneo
- Murai Batu Jawa or Larwo
- Murai Batu Irian
- Murai Batu Golden Shama
- Murai Batu Hybrid Kawing Silang Kacer
1. Murai Batu Lampung
It’s now quite rare to find a Murai Batu native to Lampung. This is due to widespread deforestation, which has forced the Lampung Murai Batu to migrate to other areas, where they often die from not being able to adapt.
If someone mentions they have a Murai Batu Lampung, it’s actually a bird sourced from places like Kota Agung, Jambi, or Riau, not from the Lampung forests.
To identify a Murai Batu Lampung, here are some characteristics:
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Smaller body compared to the Murai Batu Medan.
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Tail length around 12-18 cm.
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The chest feathers are reddish-orange, darker than those of the Murai Batu Kalimantan.
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Excellent mental strength, agile and strong.
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Their song tends to repeat or "ngeban," but is less varied.
2. Murai Batu Medan
The Murai Batu Medan doesn’t actually come from Medan, according to Omkicau. It is brought in from various regions such as Aceh, Pasaman, Padang Sidempuan, and the Malaysian Peninsula. However, the habitat of the Murai Batu Medan is rapidly diminishing.
Previously, these birds were found in areas of North Sumatra, such as Bukit Lawang, Bohorok, and the foot of Mount Leuser. Now, breeders are having a hard time finding them in these areas.
Thus, the term Murai Batu Medan now refers to birds that are hybrids from different Murai Batu species that still have lineage ties to the Medan bird, such as those from Aceh, Pasaman, Padang Sidempuan, and Malaysia.
Despite this, the Murai Batu Medan is still highly sought after for its impressive appearance and song. Here are some traits:
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Larger and sturdier body compared to other Murai Batu birds.
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Glossy black feathers with a bluish shine when exposed to sunlight.
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Black legs, though young birds have reddish-black legs.
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Four pairs of white feathers on the tail with a horizontal black stripe.
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Tail feathers can reach 27-30 cm in length.
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While singing, it often raises its tail so that it touches its head.
3. Murai Batu Aceh
The Murai Batu Aceh hails from areas like Tangse, the Seulawah Mountains, Lhoong, and Keude Bieng in Aceh.
This bird has a medium-sized body, with a tail length of 19-30 cm, similar to the Murai Batu Medan. It’s known for its varied and rolling song, which sometimes sounds like a gunshot or sharp whistle.
4. Murai Batu Sabang
The Murai Batu Sabang is relatively rare, known for its unique tail pattern. Its tail can reach 20 cm, and it has a series of round white markings that resemble batik patterns. This bird is hard to find outside its native areas.
5. Murai Batu Bordan
The Murai Batu Bordan is a hybrid of a male Murai Batu Medan and a female Murai Batu Borneo. This hybrid is known for its strong mental fortitude, impressive fighting style, and loud, varied songs.
It closely resembles the Murai Batu Medan, particularly in body structure and tail feather patterns. The Murai Batu Bordan is also known for using its tail during fights with other birds.
6. Murai Batu Bahorok
This bird is found in the Bahorok region of North Sumatra, around the foot of Mount Leuser or the Gunung Leuser National Park. Murai Batu Bahorok is difficult to tame because it rarely interacts with humans.
7. Murai Batu Balak
This species shares similarities with the Murai Batu Sabang, particularly its unique tail markings. The white markings on its tail can vary, though the tail length usually doesn’t exceed 20 cm.
8. Murai Batu Lahat
The Murai Batu Lahat is one of the most popular species in Indonesia. It has a tail length of 18-23 cm and shares a similar body structure with the Murai Batu Nias. Its song is varied and its mental state is strong, making it a favorite among bird enthusiasts.
9. Murai Batu Jambi
The Murai Batu Jambi lives in both lowland and highland areas. Birds from the lowlands tend to be smaller with shorter tails, while those from the highlands have longer, upward-curved tails. They are known for their strong battling spirit and consistent singing.
10. Murai Batu Nias
Like the Murai Batu Lampung, Murai Batu Nias is now quite rare in its native area. Any Murai Batu sold as coming from Nias is most likely from Mentawai/Pagai, Sibanang, or Simeulue.
Traits of the Murai Batu Nias:
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Smaller body similar to the Murai Batu Lampung.
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Tail feathers are dark, known as "blacktail," with a length of 17-20 cm.
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Louder, more pronounced song.
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Quick to mimic other Murai Batu species and adapt easily.
11. Murai Batu Kalimantan (Borneo)
The Murai Batu Kalimantan is actually divided into three types: Murai Batu Banjar, Murai Batu Palangka, and Murai Batu Mahkota. Despite the variety, locals can easily distinguish between the different types.
To identify a quality Murai Batu Borneo, look for:
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A chest with light brown feathers, often signifying strong mental traits.
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Darker brown or reddish-brown legs.
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A tail length of 10-13 cm.
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A square, flat-shaped head with sharp eyes.
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A wide-open beak and strong neck, indicating a loud and powerful song.
12. Murai Batu Jawa Larwo
The Murai Batu Jawa is very rare and almost never found in the market. It’s less popular compared to the Murai Batu Medan, which has led to fewer breeders specializing in it. The term "Larwo" refers to its long feathers (Lare Dowo in Javanese).
This bird is unique in that when it sings, the feathers on its head stand up like a crest, unlike other Murai Batu species, which puff out their chest feathers. It has a smaller body size compared to other types.
13. Murai Batu Irian
The Murai Batu Irian is darker and more black in color compared to other species. Its tail feathers are about 35 cm long, and the tips of its feathers have a greenish sheen.
14. Murai Batu Golden Shama
The Murai Batu Golden Shama originates from the Murai Batu Professor Xavier (Prof X), which was found in Padang Sidimpuan, North Sumatra. This bird is notable for its mutation and rare golden coloration.
15. Murai Batu Hybrid Kawing Silang Kacer
In Indonesia, a successful hybrid of the Murai Batu and Kacer has been created, known as Murka (Murai Batu x Kacer). This hybrid has surprised many with its unique traits and excellent song.
Conclusion
Those are some of the most popular types of Murai Batu in Indonesia and beyond. Are any of these Murai Batu species part of your collection?
The Murai Batu remains a favorite among bird enthusiasts. Its price remains stable and high, unlike other bird species which have seen a decline, especially during the pandemic.
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