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Isabelline Shrike (Daurian) versus Turkestan Shrike
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Isabelline Shrike (Daurian) Lanius isabellinus isabellinus
This subspecies is often called Daurian Shrike.
Common migrant and winter visitor, October to April, scarce other months.
Birds of the subspecies-group Isabelline Shrike (Chinese) Lanius isabellinus arenarius/tsaidamensis could occur, but not reliably reported.
Turkestan Shrike Lanius phoenicuroides
Common migrant, March to early May and September to mid-November; scarce or absent other months. Recorded July.
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Let's look at female and immature red-tailed Shrikes in the UAE:
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