Birds of the Sundarban

Long-tailed Shrike
Binomial Name: Lanius schach
The Long-tailed Shrike is the mostcommon insect-predatory bird in
Bangladesh. Found in all types of forestsor localities across the country. They
usually roam alone in open fields, trimbushes, tall grasses, roadsides, or
orchards. Searches for prey on the ground
from a low position. The food list includesgrasshoppers, insects, spiders, mice,
lizards, earthworms, small bird chicks, etc.During the breeding season from
December to July, they lay their eggs in a
neat nest made of grass, roots, and fibersin thorn trees.

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