Shrikes

Grey-backed Shrike
Grey-backed Shrike

Scientific Name   

Lanius tephronotus

Status

Least Concern

Size 

Length:  21 - 25 cm

Weight:  39 - 54 g

Diet 

Carnivore.

Insects like beetles, crickets, and caterpillars, along with small vertebrates such as lizards, mice, and small birds.

Appearance

The Grey-backed Shrike has a gray back and crown, a prominent black mask through the eye, and a white throat. It has black wings with a white patch, a long, dark-gray or chestnut-brown tail, and a breast and flanks with rufous or orange colouration.

Distribution 

Grey-backed Shrike's are found throughout Thailand.  They are often seen in forest clearings, open country, and cultivated areas.

 

Kaeng Krachan National Park

Scientific Name: Ursus tibetanus

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Grey-backed Shrike are often seen perched on high vantage spots, watching for prey.

They do not breed in Thailand.

Where To See
  • Kaeng Krachan National Park

 

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