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Brown Shrike
Lanius cristatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.0 cm
Weight
32.166666666666664 g
Family
Laniidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) is a bird species in the family Laniidae (shrikes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17 cm and a weight of 32.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 32.166666666666664 g | 1.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-16 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
Clutch Size
3-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Laniidae (Shrikes) |
| Genus | Lanius |
| Species | Lanius cristatus |
Distribution
Brown Shrike has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown Shrike endangered?
The Brown Shrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Shrike nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-16 days. Fledging: 13-16 days.
How big is the Brown Shrike?
The Brown Shrike has a wingspan of 17.0 cm, weight of 32.166666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Brown Shrike belong to?
The Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Laniidae family
Bay-backed Shrike
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Least Concern
Bull-headed Shrike
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Least Concern
Burmese Shrike
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Least Concern
Chinese Grey Shrike
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Common Fiscal
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Least Concern
Emin's Shrike
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Least Concern
Giant Grey Shrike
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Least Concern
Great Grey Shrike
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Least Concern