Common Fiscal Shrike Birding Video

Common Fiscal Shrike Birding Video

Common Fiscal Shrike on BirdingPlanet.com

The Common Fiscal Shrike, also known as Jackie Hangman or the Butcher bird because of its tendency to catch prey and hang it on wire fences as a storehouse.

This was another bird I filmed on the outskirts of Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Size

The Fiscal Shrike is 21-23cm long and weighs between 25g and 50g.

 

Birders can sometimes confuse the bird with the Fiscal Flycatcher, but the Shrike’s tail is longer and has white edging down the sides.

Scientific Name

Lanius collaris

 

Conservation Status

Least Concern

 

Common Fiscal Shrike on BirdingPlanet.com
Common Fiscal Shrike on BirdingPlanet.com
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Rory Wilson

I am an avid hiker, birdwatcher and camper. I love the outdoors. I initially started Birding Planet to share my bird videos, now I enjoy connecting with birdwatchers around the world. Come join the Birding Planet group at facebook.com/groups/birdingplanet


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