About the Tiger Shrike
The tiger shrike or thick-billed shrike is a small passerine bird which belongs to the genus Lanius in the shrike family, Laniidae. It is found in wooded habitats across eastern Asia. It is a shy, often solitary bird which is less conspicuous than most other shrikes. Like other shrikes it is predatory, feeding on small animals. Its nest is built in a tree and three to six eggs are laid.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius tigrinus |
| Species Codes | tigshr1, TISH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tiger Shrike belong to?
The Tiger Shrike (Lanius tigrinus) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tiger Shrike?
The tiger shrike or thick-billed shrike is a small passerine bird which belongs to the genus Lanius in the shrike family, Laniidae. It is found in wooded habitats across eastern Asia. It is a shy, often solitary bird which is less conspicuous than most other shrikes. Like other shrikes it is predato...
Where can I report a Tiger Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Tiger Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tigshr1, or on iNaturalist.
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