Shrike Chad, Ennedi, Sep 2019
Description: Unidentified Lanius type shrike in the Ennedi, Chad, September 2019, by Elsa Bussiere.
Comments
Joost Brouwer (Brouwer EAC) 2020-02-17
Comments by Tim Worfolk, October 2019: This must be a 1st winter - from the fresh-looking wing coverts (particularly
MC) with strong sub-terminal markings. 1W collurio generally a lot more
barred above than this, plainer mantle ff not aquired until 2cy spring moult.
Plainish upperparts (on a 1W) and rather strong head pattern suggest
phoenicuroides, however the tail doesn't look at all rufous and outer TF
look suspiciously pale - maybe this is due to light conditions?