Laniidae

Some shrikes have a habit of stringing their prey (insects and small lizards, usually) on thorns. Thus the family name which derives from the latin word for buthcher.

Isabelline Shrike

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Rufous-tailed Shrike

TODO: Might be the same as the Isabelline Shrike. Verify

Shrike,TODO: Might be the same as the Isabelline Shrike. Verify

Bay-backed Shrike

While I was stalking a common kestrel, this shrike was sitting down right next to me and offered this shot from 10 ft away.

Shrike,While I was stalking a common kestrel, this shrike was sitting down right next to me and offered this shot from 10 ft away.

Grey-backed Shrike

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Brown Shrike

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Brown Shrike (Juvenile)

Brown shrike in Bandipur

Shrike,Brown shrike in Bandipur

Magpie Shrike

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Long-tailed Shrike

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