About the Emin's Shrike
Emin's shrike is a species of passerine bird in the family Laniidae, the shrikes. This species has a scattered distribution across Africa from the Ivory Coast east to South Sudan and Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius gubernator |
| Species Codes | emishr1, EMSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Emin's Shrike belong to?
The Emin's Shrike (Lanius gubernator) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Emin's Shrike?
Emin's shrike is a species of passerine bird in the family Laniidae, the shrikes. This species has a scattered distribution across Africa from the Ivory Coast east to South Sudan and Uganda....
Where can I report a Emin's Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Emin's Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code emishr1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
34
Species in Family
18
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