Rufous-backed Shrike (Lanius schach)

[dolina]

Rufous-backed Shrike (Lanius schach) by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A large, noisy shrike typical of open habitats across Asia. Adults have a dark mask and a light gray upper back with a variable amount of orange on lower back and flanks. Eastern subspecies has complete black cap; melanistic form has more extensive dark mask and is darker overall. Smaller Bay-backed Shrike has thicker black mask; Gray-backed Shrike has darker gray back and lacks orange coloration and white in wings. Juveniles difficult to separate from other juvenile shrikes. Gives loud, screeching calls; also mimics other birds.

Source: https://ebird.org/species/lotshr1?siteLanguage=en_PH

Location: Muntinlupa - Wikipedia

 

[Jeff15]

Very nice shot.....

 

[John 2]

Like that. It's a lovely setting.

 

[Donde]

What a catch!

 

[jeffashman]

Very nice shot!

 

[slat]

Nice shot.