Monday, November 23, 2009

Shrikes of Kutch
Shrikes use thorns like spears to kill its prey. These are some varieties of shrikes that can be seen in Kutch. Though these are different types the commonality comes from the fact they all share a similar thorny habitat.

Red Backed Shrike - Male
Guess because of their look the english common name for them is "worrier".



Southern Grey Shrike
Think you can call this Black & White shrike :) Unlike other shrikes this has only shades of grey, black and white. Both Male and female look alike.



Rufous Tailed Shrike - Female
Cousin of Brown shrike.



Rufous Tailed Shrike - Male

2 comments:

molarbear's posts said...

Lovely images...Amogh and Anushsaw a Southern Grey Shrike in Maidanahalli!

http://anushsh.livejournal.com/203460.html

Mahesh Devarajan said...

Thanks Deepa. I think southern grey shrikes were seen in Rampura lake also. Anush shrike image looks beautiful.