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,
Grey-backed 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.
Rufous-tailed Shrike
TODO: Might be the same as the Isabelline Shrike. Verify
Shrike,TODO: Might be the same as the Isabelline Shrike. Verify
Grey-backed Fiscal
Fiscal,
Brown Shrike (Juvenile)
Brown shrike in Bandipur
Shrike,Brown shrike in Bandipur
Isabelline Shrike
Shrike,
