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Lanius cristatus
| Family Name: | Laniidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Brown Shrike, Burung Tirjup Padang |
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Description
| Size | 20 cm |
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| Description | Medium size, predominantly brown. Perches on fence posts, branches. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Freshwater, Parks & Gardens, Pond |
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| Distribution | Breeds Russia, China, Korea, Japan; Breeding not recorded in South-east Asia. This shrike is widespread throughout Singapore during the winter months and can be found in many parks and gardens. Most often at the Sungei Buloah Wetland Reserve visitor centre and freshwater pond areas. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
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References
| References | Gan, J., Tan, M. & Li, D. 2009. Migratory birds of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Singapore: National Parks Board. 82pp |
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