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Name |
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Bay backed shrike |
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Scientific Name |
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Lanius vittatus |
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Size |
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Mattia lahtora (17 cm) |
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Habitat |
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Open dry scrub and bushes in cultivation |
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Identification |
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Small size, grey head, rufous back with black band and black mark on eyes |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Widely distributed in central India |
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Food |
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Insects and lizards |
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Nest |
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June-July, Grass cup nest |
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Eggs |
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3-6, pale green with purple spots |
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Least concern |
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Terrestrial |
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Common |
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Seen in all parts of M.P |
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