Grey-backed Shrike
Lanius tephronotus
The Grey-backed Shrike (Lanius tephronotus) is a uncommon shrik found in 11 countries, weighing about 46 g. The grey-backed shrike is a bird in the family Laniidae inhabiting South-east Asia.
About the Grey-backed Shrike
The grey-backed shrike is a bird in the family Laniidae inhabiting South-east Asia.
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How to identify it
The species is 21–25 cm long and weighs 39-54 g. It is a shrike with long tail.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Korea.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-backed Shrike?
- The species is 21–25 cm long and weighs 39-54 g. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-backed Shrike?
- The Grey-backed Shrike is a small sized bird weighing about 46 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-backed Shrike?
- The Grey-backed Shrike occurs in 11 countries, including India, Nepal, China, Bhutan and Thailand.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-backed Shrike?
- The Grey-backed Shrike is most easily confused with the Masked Shrike, the Isabelline Shrike and the Northern Fiscal.
- Is the Grey-backed Shrike endangered?
- The Grey-backed Shrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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