About the White-crowned Shrike
The southern white-crowned shrike is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savannah.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Eurocephalus anguitimens |
| Species Codes | whcshr1, WCSH, SWCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crowned Shrike belong to?
The White-crowned Shrike (Eurocephalus anguitimens) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-crowned Shrike?
The southern white-crowned shrike is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savannah....
Where can I report a White-crowned Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crowned Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcshr1, or on iNaturalist.
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