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Southern Fiscal

Southern Fiscal

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The Southern Fiscal is a common and conspicuous shrike species found in southern Africa. It is characterized by its black upperparts, white underparts, and a relatively long tail. This predatory bird inhabits open country, farmlands, and gardens, often perching prominently while hunting.
Where to spot
Common across southern Africa, including South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Prefers open grasslands, savannas, agricultural areas, and suburban gardens.
How to spot
Easily spotted due to its bold black and white plumage and habit of perching prominently on bushes, fences, or wires. Look for its long tail, often flicked. Listen for its distinctive, harsh and chattering calls.
When to spot
Resident and observable year-round throughout its range. Active during the day, often seen during the cooler parts of the morning and late afternoon.
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File:Lanius collaris (Common Fiscal).jpg
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File:Southern Fiscal (Lanius collaris) female (32227989140), crop.jpg
File:Southern Fiscal (Lanius collaris) female (32227989140).jpg
File:Southern fiscal (Lanius collaris collaris) Mlilwane.jpg
File:Common Fiscal (Lanius collaris) (31607951533), crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Common Fiscal (Lanius collaris) (31607951533).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Common fiscal (Lanius collaris subcoronatus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lanius collaris (Common Fiscal).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lanius collaris female IMG 8784s.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lanius collaris ssp. aridicolus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Fiscal (Lanius collaris) female (32227989140), crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Fiscal (Lanius collaris) female (32227989140).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern fiscal (Lanius collaris collaris) Mlilwane.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Southern Fiscals are known for their territoriality and can be aggressive towards intruders, even larger birds, fiercely defending their nesting and foraging areas.
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