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Long-tailed Shrike


Long-tailed Shrike
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Copyright: Ang Hwee Yong (Meerkat) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 20 W: 0 N: 896] (5258)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-12-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Tamron SP AF200-500mm f5-6.3 Di LD
Exposure: f/8, 1/2500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2010-01-01 1:10
Viewed: 3547
Points: 2
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Long-Tailed Shrike
(Lanius schach)
Size: 25 cm - C/RB – Grasslands

Description:
Look for long black tail and black wings.
Voice:
A low, squeaky song, also a harsh keep.

Habits:
An open country species found in open fields and scrub, often near rural roads and villages. It occurs in the lowlands and at low mountain elevations; on Sumatra to 1,800m. Very conspicuous; can be spotted a long way off, perch onto small prey below. Flies low across the fields to the next perch when disturbed.

Distribution:
A locally common resident breeder and winter visitors on the island.
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 957 W: 0 N: 1329] (6264)
  • [2010-01-01 2:45]

Hi Ang,
A beginning of the year ... with a very beautiful shot, congratulations.
Happy New Year for you and your family!!
Have a year full of joy and accomplishments in 2010.
We present further new pictures and other beautiful and pleasant to receive comments.
Thank you for your time visiting my gallery and for comments you've written!
Best thoughts,
Adrian

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