Giant Shrike

Physiotherapist spots giant shrike near Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, marking first record in India.

Kapdi's sighting adds a new species to India's avian checklist, a significant discovery in the ornithological community.
Initially mistaken for a Great Grey Shrike or a magpie, Kapdi's curiosity led her to consult birdwatchers Salehin Md Habib and Ashwin Viswanathan.
Birdwatchers confirmed the bird's identity as a Giant Grey Shrike, a species not previously recorded in India.
The Giant Grey Shrike resembles the Chinese Grey Shrike but is larger and lacks distinct white eyebrows.
These birds inhabit high elevations and migrate to lower altitudes during winters.