Magpie Shrike
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Urolestes melanoleucus (Jardine, 1831) |
The Magpie Shrike (Urolestes melanoleucus) is a species of bird in the Laniidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Urolestes. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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- BirdLife International 2004. Urolestes melanoleucus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007.