Souza's Shrike
Lanius souzae
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Laniidae
Souza's Shrike.
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Lanius souzae
Category
birds
Family
Laniidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 26.3 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding souza's shrike in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, ground foraging 50%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 90%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.