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Brown Shrike

Lanius cristatus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
32.2 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 104

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 104).

DEF 66

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 66).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Ujjal Kishor De · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: Central & Eastern Russia & Mongolia & Eastern China to Japan Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lanius cristatus cristatus

    c, e Siberia and n Mongolia

  • Lanius cristatus confusus

    e Mongolia, se Russia and ne China

  • Lanius cristatus lucionensis

    e China, Korean Pen. and s Japan

  • Lanius cristatus superciliosus

    Sakhalin Is. (se Russia) and n, c Japan

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lanius cristatus

Which family does it belong to?

Shrikes (Laniidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: Central & Eastern Russia & Mongolia & Eastern China to Japan

Sources & credits

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