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Lanius collaris
The Common Fiscal (Lanius collaris) is a member of the shrike family found through most of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is also sometimes named Fiscal Shrike, as well as Jackie Hangman or Butcher Bird due to its habit of impaling its prey on acacia thorns to store the food for later consumption. It is sometimes split into two species: Southern Fiscal (L. collaris) and Northern Fiscal (L. humeralis).
Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
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