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ML201856901 IBC 1496071
Contributor
Robert Humphries Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Kruger NP--central section (please be more specific)
Limpopo, South Africa
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
- Behaviors
- Vocalizing
- Sounds
- Call
Media notes
Three Magpie Shrikes preening and calling. The Magpie Shrike (Urolestes melanoleucas) is a striking shrike with a long tail and distinctive black and white plumage. Magpie Shrikes are a locally common resident in Kruger Park, preferring open Acacia-dominated woodland. They are usually found in groups of 3-12 birds and often perch together making their beautiful calls and rocking their long tails back and forth. Elevation: 287 m. Date added to IBC: May 29, 2018.
Observation details
IBC scientific name: Urolestes melanoleucus expressus.
Collection
Internet Bird Collection (IBC)
Technical information
- Camera
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 36.27 MB