Mountain Shrike
Lanius validirostris
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Shrikes (Laniidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The mountain shrike (Lanius validirostris) or grey-capped shrike, is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro and Mindanao. Its habitat are tropical montane secondary forest, forest edge and grassland above 1,200 meters above sea level.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mountain shrike
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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