Isabelline Shrike
A species of Typical shrikes Scientific name : Lanius isabellinus Genus : Typical shrikes
Isabelline Shrike, A species of Typical shrikes
Botanical name: Lanius isabellinus
Genus: Typical shrikes
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Description General Info
Description
The plumage is isabelline, the sandy colour which gives rise to its name. It has a red tail. Young birds can be distinguished from young red-backed shrikes by the much sparser vermiculations on the underparts. 
Size
18 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Isabelline Shrike's diet includes large insects, small birds, rodents, and lizards. It forages from high vantage points and impales prey for storage, showcasing a unique hunting adaptation.
Habitat
The isabelline Shrike thrives in open and cultivated areas that feature thorn bushes, primarily within dry steppe scrub, river valleys adorned with tamarisks, and mountainous terrains up to 2000 meters high. In its non-breeding season, it resides in semi-desert fringes and grasslands with proximity to water, utilizing acacia and tamarisk trees for shelter. The species also adapts to drier regions in East Africa with thorny brush up to an elevation of 2400 meters, requiring environments with ample exposed soil for foraging.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
True shrikes Genus
Typical shrikes Species
Isabelline Shrike 
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