Summary
In September and October and from March to May seen mostly in the golf course area. Long tailed. Includes race pallidirostris which some authorities list as a separate species, the Steppe Grey Shrike.
Southern Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis)Status in KAUSTAbundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTSouth BeachGolf Course King Abdullah Monument Island mangroves Island parks and gardens Waste area between Dive Centre and Thuwal (historic location) | Example Image![]() Image from Brian James |
Seasonality in KAUST (number of years since KAUST's founding when this species was observed in a given month):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 |