The brood chronology and parental care of Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis) was studied in a semi-urban habitat for the first time in the South Indian state of Kerala during 2020. The study revealed that the breeding season of the bird extend from February to June. The nesting period lasted for six days; the average clutch size was 4.3 eggs/clutch. Average incubation period was 13.7 days and the nestling period lasted for 14.7 days. The brood chronology of the species was recorded for the first time in one of the semi-urban conditions prevailing in Kerala. The investigation revealed an excellent adaptive nature of the bird to survive in the hostile conditions of the semi-urban to urban regions. Observations indicate that the loss of habitat may threaten the long term survival of the species in the long run. Appropriate conservation steps including planting of more trees in degraded areas, planned urbanization, nailing of artificial nest boxes should be implemented.