Mountain Shrike
A species of Typical shrikes, Also known as Grey-capped Shrike Scientific name : Lanius validirostris Genus : Typical shrikes
Mountain Shrike, A species of Typical shrikes
Also known as:
Grey-capped Shrike
Botanical name: Lanius validirostris
Genus: Typical shrikes
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Description
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Description
The mountain shrike (Lanius validirostris) or grey-capped shrike, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Size
23 cm
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
True shrikes Genus
Typical shrikes Species
Mountain Shrike