Yellow-billed Shrike
Yellow-billed Shrike (Corvinella corvina) is a charismatic resident of West African woodlands and savannas. Highly social and often encountered in noisy groups, it is instantly recognizable by its bold yellow bill and crisp brown plumage.
These shrikes feed mainly on insects and other small invertebrates, which they forage actively from branches and foliage, occasionally taking small reptiles or other prey. Breeding is cooperative, with groups helping to defend territories and raise young - a behavior that makes this species particularly interesting from an ecological perspective. Their loud, chattering calls play an important role in maintaining group cohesion and alerting others to danger.
Yellow-billed Shrike
Yellow-billed Shrike (Corvinella corvina) is a charismatic resident of West African woodlands and savannas. Highly social and often encountered in noisy groups, it is instantly recognizable by its bold yellow bill and crisp brown plumage.
These shrikes feed mainly on insects and other small invertebrates, which they forage actively from branches and foliage, occasionally taking small reptiles or other prey. Breeding is cooperative, with groups helping to defend territories and raise young - a behavior that makes this species particularly interesting from an ecological perspective. Their loud, chattering calls play an important role in maintaining group cohesion and alerting others to danger.