Meaning & use
Shamas
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White-rumped shamas, a species of small, melodious songbird native to South and Southeast Asia.
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The forest at dawn echoed with the songs of shamas hidden in the canopy.
Collectors once prized shamas as cage birds for their remarkable singing ability.
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The name comes from Hindi and Urdu 'shama,' and the bird is celebrated in South Asian folklore for its rich, varied song.
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shama thrushes
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