About the Mountain Shrike
The mountain shrike or grey-capped shrike, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro and Mindanao. Its habitat are tropical montane secondary forest, forest edge and grassland above 1,200 meters above sea level.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius validirostris |
| Species Codes | gycshr1, MOSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Shrike belong to?
The Mountain Shrike (Lanius validirostris) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Shrike?
The mountain shrike or grey-capped shrike, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro and Mindanao. Its habitat are tropical montane secondary forest, forest edge and grassland above 1,200 meters above sea level....
Where can I report a Mountain Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gycshr1, or on iNaturalist.
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