Long-tailed Shrike 棕背伯劳 @Compassvale Ancilla

Long-tailed Shrike 棕背伯劳 @Compassvale Ancilla (2022 0327)

Common Name: 海南鵙、大红背伯劳

The Long-tailed Shrike or Rufous-backed Shrike (Lanius schach) is a member of the bird family Laniidae, the shrikes. They are found widely distributed across Asia and there are variations in plumage across the range. The species ranges across much of Asia, both on the mainland and the eastern archipelagos. The eastern or Himalayan subspecies, L. s. tricolor, is sometimes called the Black-headed Shrike. Although there are considerable differences in plumage among the subspecies, they all have a long and narrow black tail, have a black mask and forehead, rufous rump and flanks and a small white patch on the shoulder.

This is a common breeding resident in Singapore.

The species ranges across much of Asia, both on the mainland and the eastern archipelagos. It can be found in grasslands and open habitat.

It may be confused with other shrike species, but it has a very thick black eye band, not supercilium, rufous scapular and flanks, and long tail.

Locate: Compassvale Ancilla

Getting There:

MRT Buangkok (NE15) Exit A