About the Long-tailed Fiscal
The long-tailed fiscal is a species of bird in the shrike family Laniidae. The species is closely related to the more widespread grey-backed fiscal and is sometimes placed in a separate subgenus, Neolanius, with that species. It is found in southern Somalia, southern and south-eastern Kenya, from the shores of Lake Victoria to the coast; and northern and eastern Tanzania south to Dar es Salaam, with a separate population at Usanga Flats. Its natural habitat is open dry habitats such as dry, treeless savanna, open woodland and cultivated patches.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius cabanisi |
| Species Codes | lotfis1, LTFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Fiscal belong to?
The Long-tailed Fiscal (Lanius cabanisi) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Fiscal?
The long-tailed fiscal is a species of bird in the shrike family Laniidae. The species is closely related to the more widespread grey-backed fiscal and is sometimes placed in a separate subgenus, Neolanius, with that species. It is found in southern Somalia, southern and south-eastern Kenya, from th...
Where can I report a Long-tailed Fiscal sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Fiscal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotfis1, or on iNaturalist.