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Bay-backed Shrike

Lanius vittatus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
17,0 cm
Gewicht
22,0 g
Familie
Laniidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

Über uns

The Bay-backed Shrike is a medium-sized shrike native to the Indian subcontinent, from Pakistan to Myanmar. It is recognized by its chestnut-brown back, grey crown, black mask, and white underparts with a pale rufous wash. Like other shrikes, it perches prominently on bushes and wires, hunting large insects, small lizards, and rodents.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 17,0 cm 6.7 in
Gewicht 22,0 g 0.78 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-15 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Laniidae (Würger)
Genus Lanius
Arten Lanius vittatus

Distribution

Bay-backed Shrike has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the Bay-backed Shrike endangered?
The Bay-backed Shrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bay-backed Shrike nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-15 days.
How big is the Bay-backed Shrike?
The Bay-backed Shrike has a wingspan of 17.0 cm, weight of 22.0 g.
What order and family does the Bay-backed Shrike belong to?
The Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae.

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