About the Southern Fiscal
The southern fiscal or fiscal shrike is a member of the shrike family found through most of southern Africa. It is also sometimes named jackie hangman or butcher bird due to its habit of impaling its prey on acacia thorns to store the food for later consumption. It was previously lumped together with the northern fiscal. Together they were known as the common fiscal.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius collaris |
| Species Codes | soufis1, COFI, SOFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Fiscal belong to?
The Southern Fiscal (Lanius collaris) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Fiscal?
The southern fiscal or fiscal shrike is a member of the shrike family found through most of southern Africa. It is also sometimes named jackie hangman or butcher bird due to its habit of impaling its prey on acacia thorns to store the food for later consumption. It was previously lumped together wit...
Where can I report a Southern Fiscal sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Fiscal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soufis1, or on iNaturalist.
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