Where can you see the Magpie Shrike in South Africa?

The Magpie Shrike is most recorded in Mpumalanga (51% of records), Limpopo (33% of records), Gauteng (7% of records), based on 1 527 iNaturalist observations. 5 places to stay on Spekboom have recorded the Magpie Shrike on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Magpie Shrike?

The Magpie Shrike is recorded throughout the year in South Africa, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.

What is the Magpie Shrike?

The magpie shrike ( Urolestes melanoleucus ), 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 native to the grasslands of eastern and southeastern Africa, where its natural habitats are dry savannah, moist savannah, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

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Magpie Shrike

Magpie ShrikeUrolestes melanoleucus

The magpie shrike ( Urolestes melanoleucus ), also known as the African long-tailed shrike , is a species of bird in the Laniidae family.

from Wikipedia

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Magpie Shrike

Magpie ShrikeUrolestes melanoleucus

The magpie shrike ( Urolestes melanoleucus ), also known as the African long-tailed shrike , is a species of bird in the Laniidae family.

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Recorded year-round

Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.

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Records1,527 records

Curve from 1,527 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

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Mpumalanga and beyond

Provinces where Magpie Shrike is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

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