Bird
Brown Shrike
Lanius cristatusThe Brown Shrike is a compact predatory songbird with warm brown upperparts, a pale underside, and a bold dark eye mask. It watches from exposed perches before dropping onto insects or small vertebrates, sometimes storing prey on thorns.
Masked SongbirdPerch HunterMigratory Shrike
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, Grasshoppers, Small lizards
Predators
- Raptors
- Owls
- Tree snakes
ThreatsHabitat loss, pesticide-driven prey declines, window collisions, and trapping
HabitatsOpen woodland, scrub, farmland, grassland edges, gardens, and urban parks
Life spanOften 3 to 7 years in the wild
Classification
- FamilyLaniidae
- SpeciesLanius cristatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe prominent perches from a distance and do not remove natural prey-storage sites.
Responsible observation
- Markings: Look for a broad dark mask through the eye.
- Hunting: Watch fence posts and bare twigs for repeated lookout perches.
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