“Brown Shrikes Lanius cristatus have descended upon the city and made their presence very palpable this last week as they jostle (verbally) for territorial space. An adult female, possibly L. c. cristatus, that was atypical in allowing me to get … Continued
Birds feeding on termites or flying ants is an experience I have enjoyed since childhood. I occasional get to see these mixed species aerial insect feeding in forest locations. At 7.45am on 4th August 2022 at the Kledang Saiong Forest … Continued
I saw this odd Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) today that had no tail to speak of. Either moulting but more likely lost in some traumatic event. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Wetlands, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Extensive … Continued
Some of the immature Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus) I saw yesterday. One key distinguishing feature, pointed out to me by a colleague, that supports immature birds from adult females is the scaling on the crown – seen in all birds. Suspect … Continued
On 7th February 2019 I saw a number of Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus) that were moulting. This was at an extensive Rice Growing region that provided wetlands at Ulu Dedap, Perak. Managed to get near this one for images (above). Both … Continued
I continue to be interested in the variation of Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus variation) we see on migration. Of the 4 subspecies: L. c. cristatus, the nominate race, is the commonest but similar to L. c. confuses and some authors … Continued
First winter (or first autumn) Tiger Shrikes (Lanius tigrinus) can occasionally be confused with first winter Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus). Their habitat is different but overlaps; Tiger Shrikes preferring more forested areas and Brown Shrikes more open areas but have … Continued
I saw this odd Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) today that had no tail to speak of. Either moulting but more likely lost in some traumatic event. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Wetlands, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: … Continued
I saw a number of Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus) that were moulting at this site. Managed to get near this one for images. Both tail and wing moult. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ulu Dedap, … Continued
Prior to the Covid-19 break I had conducted small survey on migratory Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus) as to their density and they location within the neighbourhood. I had a smaller survey on October 2018 but on this occasion extend the … Continued
