Where to see
Where to see the White-tailed Shrike in South Africa
The white-tailed shrike (Lanioturdus torquatus) is a small passerine bird from the family Platysteiridae.
Lanioturdus torquatus · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the White-tailed Shrike
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Lanioturdus torquatus
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the White-tailed Shrike on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the White-tailed Shrike?
The White-tailed Shrike is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the White-tailed Shrike?
The White-tailed Shrike (Lanioturdus torquatus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the White-tailed Shrike?
The white-tailed shrike (Lanioturdus torquatus) is a small passerine bird from the family Platysteiridae. It is also commonly known as the chatshrike. It occurs only in western Angola and Namibia in thorn scrub. It forages from ground level, where it hops about in large bounds and upright posture, to 25m above ground, scanning for insects.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the White-tailed Shrike
Every stay on the White-tailed Shrike page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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