Emin's Shrike

The Emin's Shrike is a species of bird in the Laniidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.

The Emin's Shrike is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Emin's Shrike and Chad Firefinch GPS Birding at it's best I've decided to stick out a few more posts on Cameroon then get back to the local Birding scene before the Autumn rush of birds......................... More

The Emin's Shrike (Lanius gubernator) is a species of bird in the Laniidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Lanius gubernator. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More

The smallest is the central African Emin's shrike; the largest is the high-elevation race giganteus of the Chinese gray shrike (L. sphenocercus). All Lanius bear the "highwayman's mask," which can extend well over the bill. The most common colors in the plumages are black, white, and various shades of gray and brown; however, deep chestnut, yellow, or even orange, can occur. One of the most brightly colored Lanius is the race tricolor of the Asian long-tailed shrike (L. schach). More

The Emin's Shrike (Lanius gubernator) is a species of bird in the Laniidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. More