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Lanius nubicus
A friendly and beautiful member of the true shrike (Lanius) genus. The male masked shrike has primarily black and white plumage aside from orange flanks (just under the wings). The name comes from the broad black stripe running from behind the eyes to the cap.
A short range migrant, breeding in Europe and wintering in Northern Africa. There is also a separate population in Iran. This one is probably en route to Europe, with a short stop-over at an irrigated farm in Qatar where it was spotted.
9 Comments
Beautiful bird and great pictures!
Thank you for your comments Janelle, I agree - this bird is so pretty :))
Beautiful!
I agree Ali, a really cute bird! They should be some around your neighbourhood too :D
So Cute!
Agree Jellis - the head looks even more disproportionate when fluffed up like in the second picture!
cute and has big head for it's body
Thank you Donna, I thought he was really beautiful too :)
Absolutely beautiful! I have never seen a Shrike so pretty!