Bay-backed Shrike
A species of Typical shrikes Scientific name : Lanius vittatus Genus : Typical shrikes
Bay-backed Shrike, A species of Typical shrikes
Botanical name: Lanius vittatus
Genus: Typical shrikes
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Description General Info
Photo By Dr. Raju Kasambe , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
It is smallish shrike at 17 cm, maroon-brown above with a pale rump and long black tail with white edges. The underparts are white, but with buff flanks. The crown and nape are grey, with a typical shrike black bandit mask through the eye. There is a small white wing patch, and the bill and legs are dark grey. Sexes are similar, but young birds are washed-out versions of the adults. 
Size
19 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Gray
White
Orange
Feeding Habits
Bay-backed Shrike primarily feeds on insects like beetles, also consuming lizards, small mammals like mice, and other birds' nestlings. Utilizing hunting techniques such as foraging and active pursuit, bay-backed Shrike shows unique adaptability in its varied diet.
Habitat
Bay-backed Shrike primarily dwell in open, dry, and bushy areas with an affinity for environments bearing scattered trees. They are prevalent in semi-arid regions typified by scrub and thorny vegetation, particularly favoring habitats that lie between very dry semi-deserts and more lush, watered territories. In addition, bay-backed Shrike are commonly associated with cultivated lands, gardening spaces, and agricultural areas accompanied by canal-side tree plantations. While they are adaptable to a range of elevations, from sea level up to 2000 meters, there are reports of them inhabiting heights of over 3900 meters. They exhibit a preference for scrub amid agricultural fields, steering clear of barren deserts. The species is found across broader geographic regions that include arid woodlands and valleys, enhanced by the presence of specific flora such as pistachio woods and acacia trees, as well as in human-modified landscapes like village outskirts and parks.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
True shrikes Genus
Typical shrikes Species
Bay-backed Shrike 
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