Crimson-breasted Shrike - Laniarius atrococcineus
Gonolek rouge et noir

Crimson-breasted Shrike © Callie de Wet

Comment : Common resident. Aggressive predatory birds. Disproportionaly large feet. Many species impale prey on thorn, forming characteristic larders. Other name: Crimson-breasted Shrike. Résident commun. Prédateur aggressif, qui forme des lardoirs en empalant ses proies sur des piquants. Pattes particulièrement développées.

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