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Tiger Shrike
Lanius tigrinusDrapiez, 1828
Origin: Native
At a glance
The Tiger Shrike, native to Australia.
- Origin
- Native
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The tiger shrike or thick-billed shrike is a small passerine bird which belongs to the genus Lanius in the shrike family, Laniidae. It is found in wooded habitats across eastern Asia. It is a shy, often solitary bird which is less conspicuous than most other shrikes. Like other shrikes it is predatory, feeding on small animals. Its nest is built in a tree and three to six eggs are laid.
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