About the Bay-backed Shrike
The bay-backed shrike is a member of the bird family Laniidae, the shrikes, resident in South Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius vittatus |
| Species Codes | babshr1, BBSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bay-backed Shrike belong to?
The Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bay-backed Shrike?
The bay-backed shrike is a member of the bird family Laniidae, the shrikes, resident in South Asia....
Where can I report a Bay-backed Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Bay-backed Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code babshr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Shrikes 34 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
34
Species in Family
1,607
iNat Observations
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