Tag: shrike

Scientific Name: Lanius meridionalis Common Name: Iberian grey shrike Identifying Features: black eye mask, black legs, grey upper-parts, black wings, buff throat Fun Facts: This medium-sized passerine bird eats large insects, small birds and rodents….

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…

Scientific Name: Lanius cristatus Common Name: Brown Shrike Identifying Features: black mask through eyes, white underparts, brown upper-parts, reddish tail Fun Facts: The brown shrike is a migratory species and…

Scientific Name: Lanius isabellinus Common Name: Isabelline Shrike Other Name: Daurian shrike Identifying Features: sandy colour body, black legs, reddish tail, black patch near eyes Fun Facts: This migratory medium-sized passerine eats…

Scientific Name: Lanius schach Common Names: Long-tailed Shrike, Rufous-backed Shrike Other Name: Latora Identifying Features: black stout hooked beak, black legs, black forehead, grey head, rufous rump and underparts,…