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Brown Shrike
Lanius cristatus
10.6374, 103.563
Field Notes
Description:
Nice compact-looking shrike with velvet-brown crown. Beak is yellow at base with black tip. Breast is plain white, black eye mask, back is plain brown. Alert posture and head constantly swivelling to follow potential prey. Fun sighting as he gave me lots of time to watch him. Unfortunately I never saw him catch anything and add it to a larder, which I would love to see!
Habitat:
Very common shrike in this region in gardens, overgrown lots etc. This one was seen in a vacant lot behind the house we were staying at in Sihanoukville last weekend.
Notes:
Photo 3 shows a different individual with a stronger white supercilium and lighter brown on the crown.
Reference Links:
Brown shrike
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 11, 2014
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