Tiger Shrike
Tiger Shrike (<em>Lanius tigrinus</em>) is a species of Shrikes (<em>Laniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Tiger Shrike (Lanius tigrinus) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A small shrike with tiger-like barred upperparts and a gray head; a summer visitor to East Asian forests; impales insects on thorns; a shy 'butcher bird'.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius tigrinus; authority: Drapiez, 1828. Typical size: 17-19cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: se Asia to the Greater Sundas.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
