Brown Shrike
Brown Shrike (<em>Lanius cristatus</em>) is a species of Shrikes (<em>Laniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A brown shrike with a black mask and rufous tail; a common migrant in East Asia, wintering in Southeast Asia; impales insects on twigs; often seen perched on wires.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius cristatus; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 18-20cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: India to e China, Philippines, and e Indonesia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
