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A photo of a Red-tailed Shrike (Lanius phoenicuroides), male
Red-tailed Shrike, Male

Red-tailed Shrike

Lanius phoenicuroides

The Red-tailed Shrike, also known as the Turkestan Shrike, is a bird with a distinctive sandy plumage and a striking red tail, which adds a splash of color to its otherwise muted tones.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify this species, look for its sandy-colored feathers and the characteristic red tail. These features are key to distinguishing it from its close relatives.

Habitat

This shrike favors open cultivated areas for its habitat, showing a preference for regions with thorn bushes where it can thrive and hunt.

Distribution

The breeding grounds of the Red-tailed Shrike are found in the expansive landscapes of south Siberia and Central Asia, where it can be observed during the breeding season.

Behaviour

A migratory medium-sized passerine, the Red-tailed Shrike exhibits fascinating behavior, such as hunting large insects, small birds, rodents, and lizards from prominent perches. It is known for its unique habit of impaling its prey on thorns or barbed wire, creating a larder for later consumption.

Breeding

The Red-tailed Shrike breeds in the open cultivated country, with a clear preference for areas with thorn bushes, which provide ideal conditions for nesting and raising its young.

Diet and Feeding

The diet of this shrike is quite varied, including large insects, small birds, rodents, and lizards, which it skillfully hunts and sometimes stores in a grisly fashion on thorns or barbed wire.

Conservation status

The Red-tailed Shrike is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that, for now, this species does not face immediate threats to its survival.

Red-tailed Shrike Sounds



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