Lanius tephronotus (Grey backed shrike)
Lanius tephronotus – Grey backed shrike (click to enlarge)
| Common name | Grey backed Shrike |
| Scientific name | Lanius tephronotus |
| Family | Laniidae |
| Description | Shrikes are noisy birds with black face-masks and hook-tipped bills. It has dark grey upperparts; usually lacks white primary patch. Juvenile has cold grey base colour to upperparts. It is commonly found in an altitude of 2700-3600m and migrates below 2000m in winter. It prefers open bushy vegetation for their living. |