Friday, December 13, 2013

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Shrike-Passeriformes- Laniidae


Shrikes are passerine birds known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. A typical shrike's beak is hooked, like a bird of prey. There are 9 species, which occur in India.

Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus lucionensis Banni Kutch

Grey Backed Shrike  Lanius tephronotus.   Mt. Abu


Isabelline Shrike Lanius isabellinus    Banni Kutch

Long-Tailed Shrike  Lanius schach   Mt. Abu


Long-Tailed Shrike  Lanius schach   Mt. Abu






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