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.

Long-tailed Shrike

Shrike,

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.

Brown Shrike

Shrike,

Brown Shrike (Juvenile)

Brown shrike in Bandipur

Shrike,Brown shrike in Bandipur

Grey-backed Fiscal

Fiscal,

Bay-backed Shrike

Shrike,

Magpie Shrike

Shrike,

Taita Fiscal

Fiscal,

Grey-backed Shrike

Shrike,

Tiger Shrike

Shrike,

Rufous-tailed Shrike

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

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

Isabelline Shrike

Shrike,