About the Souza's Shrike
Souza's shrike is a species of passerine bird in the family Laniidae, the shrikes. It is thought to be a mainly sedentary species that is found in miombo woodland in southern central Africa. It was named after Portuguese zoologist José Augusto de Sousa (1836–1889).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius souzae |
| Species Codes | soushr3, SOSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Souza's Shrike belong to?
The Souza's Shrike (Lanius souzae) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Souza's Shrike?
Souza's shrike is a species of passerine bird in the family Laniidae, the shrikes. It is thought to be a mainly sedentary species that is found in miombo woodland in southern central Africa. It was named after Portuguese zoologist José Augusto de Sousa (1836–1889)....
Where can I report a Souza's Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Souza's Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soushr3, or on iNaturalist.
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