Mountain Shrike
Lanius validirostris
A medium-sized bird of montane clearings and shrubland. Has a typical shrike shape, with a long tail and hooked bill. Gray above with darker wings and tail, white underparts, orange sides, and a black mask through the eye. Some races have more orange on the underparts. Similar to Long-tailed Shrike, but usually occurs in more wooded areas at higher elevations, is slightly shorter-tailed, and lacks a white spot in the wing. Calls include a dry “chit!” note and a repeated grating alarm call, “krr-krr-krr-krr-krr!”
识别特征
EBird describes the bird as "A medium-sized bird of montane clearings and shrubland. Has a typical shrike shape, with a long tail and hooked bill. Gray above with darker wings and tail, white underparts, orange sides, and a black mask through the eye. Some races have more orange on the underparts. Similar to Long-tailed Shrike, but usually occurs in more wooded areas at higher elevations, is slightly shorter-tailed, and lacks a white spot in the wing. Calls include a dry "chit!" note and a repeated grating alarm call, "krr-krr-krr-krr-krr!"<p>Three subspecies are recognized:
分类信息
- 学名
- Lanius validirostris
- 命名信息
- Ogilvie-Grant, 1894
- 目
- Passeriformes
- 科
- Laniidae
- 属
- Lanius
分布与栖息地
It is found in montane secondary forest, forest edge, open woodland and grassland areas from 1,200 to 2,400 meters above sea level. It appears to be limited to drier areas, and has been found in areas both with or without pine trees. Little else is known about this bird.<p>IUCN has assessed this bird as least concern with the population believe to be stable. Although it has a limited range, due to the relative security of its montane habitatm and its regular presence within its habitat it is not listed as threatened.<p>There are currently no species targeted conservation programs . Conservation actions proposed include to surveys in areas within and surrounding the species's range to determine distribution and abundance, as well as assess population and habitat loss. Conduct ecological studies to improve understanding and tolerance to habitat degradation. Protect areas of habitat occupied by the species and safeguard against future threats.
- 迁徙
- Resident species
保护状况
- 种群趋势
- stable
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