About the White-tailed Shrike
The white-tailed shrike is a small passerine bird from the family Platysteiridae. It is also known as the chatshrike or ground batis. It occurs only in western Angola and Namibia in thorn scrub. It forages from ground level, where it hops about in large bounds and upright posture, to 25m above ground, scanning for insects. The very short tail, with a small black mark at the tip of the central two feathers, is always carried down, never sticking up. Its range of calls includes loud ringing territorial whistles.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Lanioturdus torquatus |
| Species Codes | whtshr1, WTSH, GRBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Shrike belong to?
The White-tailed Shrike (Lanioturdus torquatus) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Shrike?
The white-tailed shrike is a small passerine bird from the family Platysteiridae. It is also known as the chatshrike or ground batis. It occurs only in western Angola and Namibia in thorn scrub. It forages from ground level, where it hops about in large bounds and upright posture, to 25m above groun...
Where can I report a White-tailed Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtshr1, or on iNaturalist.
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