About the Brown Shrike
The brown shrike is a bird in the shrike family that is found mainly in Asia. It is closely related to the red-backed shrike and isabelline shrike. The genus name, Lanius, is derived from the Latin word for "butcher", and some shrikes are also known as "butcher birds" because of their feeding habits. The specific cristatus is Latin for "crested", used in a broader sense than in English. The common English name "shrike" is from Old English scríc, "shriek", referring to the shrill call.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius cristatus |
| Species Codes | brnshr, BROS, BRSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Shrike belong to?
The Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Shrike?
The brown shrike is a bird in the shrike family that is found mainly in Asia. It is closely related to the red-backed shrike and isabelline shrike. The genus name, Lanius, is derived from the Latin word for \"butcher\", and some shrikes are also known as \"butcher birds\" because of their feeding habits...
Where can I report a Brown Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnshr, or on iNaturalist.
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