The largest of the family, the Long-tailed Shrike, is common in the central section of East Africa and is associated with the drier bushveld areas and

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The largest of the family, the Long-tailed Shrike, is common in the central section of East Africa and is associated with the drier bushveld areas and acacia savanna. They have the habit of still-hunting from prominent perches and make themselves easy to spot and study.

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Location: Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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