Shrike

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comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice find! I couldn't help but notice the red on its beak. Do you know what it is? Posted 12 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

I think it is just a bit of fruit!
Posted 12 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Ah! Thanks :) Posted 12 years ago

WildFlower

Lion

It seems that you've picked the wrong Long-tailed Shrike - this should be the Magpie Shrike (Urolestes melanoleucus), also known as the African Long-tailed Shrike. Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  I dont know what I had before but thank you for correcting it Posted 11 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    The Asian Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) Posted 11 years ago

The Magpie Shrike

The magpie shrike, also known as the African long-tailed shrike, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is monotypic within the genus "Urolestes". It is native to the grasslands of eastern and southeastern Africa, where its natural habitats are dry savannah, moist savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by WildFlower