Urolestes melanoleucus

The Magpie Shrike , also known as the African Long-tailed Shrike, is a species of bird in the Laniidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Urolestes. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

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

Nothing known about the Urolestes melanoleucus

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Laniidae
Genus : Urolestes
Species : melanoleucus
Authority : (Jardine, 1831)