Red-tailed Shrike
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Laniidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The red-tailed shrike, or Lanius phoenicuroides, is a member of a unique family of predatory songbirds known for their habit of impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire to store it for later consumption. This species is distinguished by its sharp, pointed wings and a distinctively notched tail, features that assist in its agile hunting maneuvers across its migratory range. Collectors and birders prize the species for its striking plumage and the fascinating behavioral adaptations that define the shrike family.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Red-tailed Shrike
Red-tailed Shrike is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Red-tailed Shrike on collecto.rs?
Red-tailed Shrike doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Red-tailed Shrike?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Red-tailed Shrike catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Red-tailed Shrike is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free forever. Private by default. Photos, notes, value tracking — all in one place.
Sign up free