Scientific Name: Lanius vittatus Common Name: Bay-backed Shrike Other Names: Latora
Identifying Features: Black facial mask, maroon-brown above, white throat, long black tail.
Fun Facts:
- Its diet comprises of insects, small lizards and sometimes mice .
- They usually feeds alone or in pairs, during times of abundant prey, it may store its food for periods when food is scarce.
This image was clicked by Aasif Latif – via Flickr.
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