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Masked Shrike (male)

Lanius nubicus

Description:

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.

Habitat:

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.

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9 Comments

Ajwerko
Ajwerko 10 years ago

Beautiful bird and great pictures!

Elsa
Elsa 10 years ago

Thank you for your comments Janelle, I agree - this bird is so pretty :))

JanelleL.Streed
JanelleL.Streed 10 years ago

Beautiful!

Elsa
Elsa 11 years ago

I agree Ali, a really cute bird! They should be some around your neighbourhood too :D

Ali Hemati Pour
Ali Hemati Pour 11 years ago

So Cute!

Elsa
Elsa 11 years ago

Agree Jellis - the head looks even more disproportionate when fluffed up like in the second picture!

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago

cute and has big head for it's body

Elsa
Elsa 11 years ago

Thank you Donna, I thought he was really beautiful too :)

DonnaBollenbach
DonnaBollenbach 11 years ago

Absolutely beautiful! I have never seen a Shrike so pretty!

Elsa
Spotted by
Elsa

Doha, Qatar

Spotted on Mar 15, 2013
Submitted on Mar 20, 2013

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