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Gray-backed Fiscal

Gray-backed Fiscal

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The Northern White-crowned Shrike is a distinctive shrike species found in East Africa. It is easily recognized by its striking white crown, black mask, and contrasting black and white plumage. This highly social bird lives in cooperative groups and inhabits dry savannas and bushlands.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, ranging from Sudan and Ethiopia south through Uganda, Kenya, and northern Tanzania. It prefers arid and semi-arid savannas, acacia bushland, and dry scrub, often in groups.
How to spot
Look for groups of these strikingly patterned birds moving through the bush or perched conspicuously. The bright white crown, black mask, and mostly black body with white wing patches are unmistakable. Listen for their noisy, chattering calls and complex vocalizations.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. They are active during the day, often seen foraging together in the mornings and late afternoons.
File:A Grey-backed Fiscal, Lanius excubitoroides in Bwindi Impenetrable.jpg
File:Alcaudón dorsigrís (Lanius excubitoroides), reserva natural Masái Mara, Kenia, 2024-05-20, DD 102.jpg
File:Graumantelwürger Lanius excubitoroides.JPG
File:Grey-backed Fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides).jpg
File:Grey-backed Fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides) (44745916280).jpg
File:Grey-backed fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides boehmi) male.jpg
File:Grey-backed fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides boehmi) male 2.jpg
File:Lanius excubitoroides -Serengeti National Park, Tanzania-8.jpg
File:A Grey-backed Fiscal, Lanius excubitoroides in Bwindi Impenetrable.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Alcaudón dorsigrís (Lanius excubitoroides), reserva natural Masái Mara, Kenia, 2024-05-20, DD 102.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Graumantelwürger Lanius excubitoroides.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-backed Fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-backed Fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides) (44745916280).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-backed fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides boehmi) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-backed fiscal (Lanius excubitoroides boehmi) male 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lanius excubitoroides -Serengeti National Park, Tanzania-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Northern White-crowned Shrikes are highly social and practice cooperative breeding, where multiple individuals assist the breeding pair in nest building, incubation, and feeding the young, enhancing reproductive success.
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