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Brown Shrike

Lanius cristatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Laniidae ›Genus: Lanius

About

The brown shrike (Lanius cristatus) is a bird in the shrike family that is found mainly in Asia. It is closely related to the red-backed shrike (L. collurio) and isabelline shrike (L. isabellinus). The genus name, Lanius, is derived from the Latin word for "butcher", and some shrikes are also known as "butcher birds" because of their feeding habits. The specific cristatus is Latin for "crested", used in a broader sense than in English. The common...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Shrike?
The scientific name of Brown Shrike is Lanius cristatus.
What kingdom does Brown Shrike belong to?
Brown Shrike belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Brown Shrike belong to?
Brown Shrike belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Brown Shrike belong to?
Brown Shrike belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Brown Shrike belong to?
Brown Shrike belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Brown Shrike belong to?
Brown Shrike belongs to the family Laniidae.
What genus does Brown Shrike belong to?
Brown Shrike belongs to the genus Lanius.