Cabanis's Shrike is a shrike species endemic to East Africa. It is characterized by its pale underparts, grey upperparts, and distinct black mask. This predatory bird inhabits dry savannas and bushlands, often perched conspicuously while hunting insects and small vertebrates.
Where to spot
Endemic to East Africa, found primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, and eastern Uganda. It prefers dry savannas, acacia bushland, and thorny scrub, often in areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Look for it perched on exposed branches of small trees or bushes, or on wires, scanning for prey. Identify it by its grey upperparts, white underparts, and distinct black eye-mask. Its calls are typically harsh and shrike-like.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active during daylight hours, especially in the mornings and late afternoons.
Where to spot
Endemic to East Africa, found primarily in Kenya, Tanzania, and eastern Uganda. It prefers dry savannas, acacia bushland, and thorny scrub, often in areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Look for it perched on exposed branches of small trees or bushes, or on wires, scanning for prey. Identify it by its grey upperparts, white underparts, and distinct black eye-mask. Its calls are typically harsh and shrike-like.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active during daylight hours, especially in the mornings and late afternoons.
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Credits:
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Named after the German ornithologist Jean Cabanis, this shrike represents another species in the diverse and widespread shrike family found across African savannas.
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