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Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) by alabang, on Flickr

The Brown Shrike is a migratory species and ringing studies show that they have a high fidelity to their wintering sites, often returning to the same locations each winter.[20][21][22] They begin establishing wintering territories shortly on arrival and their loud chattering or rattling calls are distinctive. Birds that arrive early and establish territories appear to have an advantage over those that arrive later in the winter areas.[23][24] The timing of their migration is very regular with their arrival in winter to India in August to September and departure in April.[25] During their winter period, they go through a premigratory moult.[20] Their song in the winter quarters is faint and somewhat resembles the call of the Rosy Starling and often includes mimicry of other birds. The beak remains closed when singing and only throat pulsations are visible although the bird moves its tail up and down while singing.[5][26]

The breeding season is late May or June and the breeding habitat includes the taiga, forest to semi-desert where they build a nest in a tree or bush, laying 2-6 eggs.[27]

They feed mainly on insects, especially lepidoptera.[28] Like other shrikes, they impale prey on thorns. Small birds and lizards are also sometimes preyed on.[29] A white-eye (Zosterops) has been recorded in its larder.[5] They typically look out for prey from a perch and fly down towards the ground to capture them.[30]

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Shrike

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muntinlupa

Settings: 1/400 ƒ/5.6 ISO 2500 800mm



Dec 18, 2013 at 04:18 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


Great shot Paolo.

TFS
Geoff



Dec 18, 2013 at 08:06 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


Nice image Paolo. Weird bug it has in its beak.


Dec 18, 2013 at 08:19 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


very nice Paolo

Morris



Dec 18, 2013 at 08:30 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


good stuff paolo. i was lucky enough to see one of these in california in 2011! of of the biggest rarities i have seen in north america.

dorian



Dec 18, 2013 at 08:41 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


Gorgeous bird, beautiful image! Don


Dec 18, 2013 at 09:25 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


Great capture with some behavior.


Dec 18, 2013 at 01:15 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


Very nice shot Paolo.

Birdie



Dec 18, 2013 at 04:40 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


lovely looking bird Paolo


Dec 18, 2013 at 06:33 PM
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Beautiful bird, and a great capture, Paolo! I might have thought the name of the birds was "rose-colored shrike". There is a beautiful tone to the plumage with a delicate feel. TFS.

Greg



Dec 18, 2013 at 06:45 PM
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Lovely shot Paolo
David



Dec 20, 2013 at 02:56 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus


THanks David Greg munroe Birdie braam Don dorian Morris kcollette Geoff


Dec 20, 2013 at 03:43 AM





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