Red-tailed Shrike

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Lanius phoenicuroides

Red-tailed Shrike, a reference photo
Photo: Jrrobinantony · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The red-tailed shrike or Turkestan shrike (Lanius phoenicuroides) is a member of the shrike family (Laniidae). It was formerly considered conspecific with the isabelline shrike and the red-backed shrike.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Red-tailed Shrike being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Laniidae
Genus
Lanius
Species
Lanius phoenicuroides

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