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White-crowned Shrike
Kremetartlaksman · Eurocephalus anguitimens
A sturdy, sociable shrike of the northern and central bushveld, brown above with a snowy-white crown, white throat and a dark face mask. Unlike most shrikes it lives in small family parties that perch and forage together. Groups sit prominently on bush-tops and drop to the ground for insects, calling with harsh chattering notes.
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Bulky brown shrike with a clean white crown and forehead and a dark mask; usually in small groups, unlike other shrikes.
Listen for its call
Nasal buzzy "kee-kee" and chattering from a sociable group.
Where to see it in Kruger
Common in the drier mopane and thornveld of the central and northern park, perching in loose groups on bush-tops.
Did you know
Members of a family group take turns sitting close together on a branch like friends sharing a bench.
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