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Common Fiscal (Fiscal Shrike) from Etienne Delport
Common Fiscal (Fiscal Shrike)
Common Fiscal (Fiscal Shrike)
I had a pair of Common Fiscals aka Fiscal Shrikes (Lanius collaris) breeding in my garden this year (2008). I managed to get this photo of one of the parents proudly perching with its offspring.
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Album description:The birds I've seen - non in captivity.

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Keywords:common fiscal shrike aves passeriformes laniidae lanius collaris
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Laniidae
Genus:Lanius
Species:Lanius collaris
Roberts #:732
Distribution:Throughout South Africa
Habitat:Virtually everywhere except dense forest
Status:Common resident
Size:23 cm
Image Location:Sixth Avenue, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Co-ordinates:33°58'35.10" S - 25°35'37.93" E
IUCN Red List Status:Least Concern
Year of IUCN Evaluation:2004
IUCN Status Justification:This species has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 7,300,000 km². The global population size has not been quantified, but it is believed to be large as it is described as 'common' in at least parts of its range.
File Size:78 KB
Date added:Mar 22, 2008
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Focal length:40 mm
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