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
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
Nest Placement
Shrub
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 inhabit open, bushy areas with scattered trees, thriving in semi-arid regions with scrubby, thorny vegetation. They are adaptable to a variety of elevations, from sea level up to high altitudes. Their habitat spans arid woodlands and cultivated landscapes with tree plantations, avoiding barren deserts, across broad geographical regions.
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
Bay-backed Shrike 
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