Long-tailed Shrike
Long-tailed Shrike (<em>Lanius schach</em>) is a species of Shrikes (<em>Laniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A bold shrike with a rufous back, black mask and long tail; a 'butcher bird' that impales prey on thorns and barbed wire as a larder; hunts insects, lizards and small birds from exposed perches.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius schach; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 23-25cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic, the Oriental Region and Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
