Тигровый сорокопут, Tiger Shrike, Lanius tigrinus

The tiger shrike or thickbilled shrike (Lanius tigrinus) is a small passerine bird which belongs to the genus Lanius in the shrike family, Laniidae. It is found in wooded habitats across eastern Asia. It is a shy, often solitary bird which is less conspicuous than most other shrikes. Like other shrikes it is predatory, feeding on small animals. Its nest is built in a tree and three to six eggs are laid. It derives its name from the tigerlike pattern of its upperparts which are reddishbrown with dark bar