About the Mackinnon's Shrike
Mackinnon's shrike, also called Mackinnon's fiscal, is a songbird species of the family Laniidae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and moist savanna. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.The population of this species is increasing, which is thought to be due to the degradation of nearby habitat. Its common name and Latin binomial commemorate Archibald Donald MacKinnon.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius mackinnoni |
| Species Codes | macshr1, MASH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mackinnon's Shrike belong to?
The Mackinnon's Shrike (Lanius mackinnoni) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mackinnon's Shrike?
Mackinnon's shrike, also called Mackinnon's fiscal, is a songbird species of the family Laniidae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and moist savanna. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.The population of this species is increasing, which is tho...
Where can I report a Mackinnon's Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Mackinnon's Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code macshr1, or on iNaturalist.
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