Laniarius atrococcineus
The Crimson-breasted shrike is a small (53g, 25cm) insectivorous bird native to the drier north-western regions of South Africa and neighbouring Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe, where it can be found in thorny savanna thickets. They are monogamous and pairs defend a territory throughout the year, though breeding occurs mainly in the summer months. They build their nests of bark and spiderwebs.
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike (photo by Joubert)
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Crimson-breasted Shrike (photo by Joubert)
Crimson-breasted Shrike
The striking scarlet, black and white plumage of the Crimson-breasted Shrike is a perfect fit for this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge “Vibrant“.
DeWetsWild 
That is one handsome bird who definitely fits the bill of vibrant. 🙂
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No question about their beauty, thank you Judy!
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What stunning colors!
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They really are beautifully marked!
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Lovely picture 😉
Sabrina – http://OrganicIsBeautifil.com
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Thank you Sabrina!
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Rooibors laksman! Eerste keer wat ek hom gesien het in bosse by Potgietersrus was n belewenis. Mens sien hul nie sommer nie. Ek dink hul is nogal gebiedsgebonde. Pragtige fotos.
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Dankie Ineke! Ja, dis nogal die soort voel wat n mens onthou as jy hom mooi te siene kry ne?
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Beslis. Ek is net dankbaar dat ek in my lewe die geleentheid gehad het om redelik in die natuur te kon wees en spesiale plante en diere te kon sien.
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He’s gorgeous! Definitely very vibrant 😃
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If only they weren’t so shy, the crimson-breasted shrike could’ve been a real superstar!
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Vibrant – and gorgeous!!!
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Thank you Yvette!
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Tot hulle sit vir julle stil. Wat hoor julle van die toekennings?
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Dit het maar lank stil sit gekos vir ons voor hulle dit naby genoeg gewaag het dat ons n foto kon neem. Nog net een dag se duim vashou – die wenners word 1 Februarie aangekondig.
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Ek kan nie wag nie!
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Vibrant was the exact word that came to my mind before I even saw it was the challenge. And using spider webs for nest building – how cool is that!
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I just knew you were going to like our challenge contribution this week, Kathy!
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Pragtige foto’s van die helderkleurige voeltjie!!
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Baie dankie Aletta!
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Pretty little thing 🙂
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Most certainly, thanks Jo!
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Oh my … what a beauty!! Lovely colors.
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Thank you very much, Sonia!
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Spectacular color on these! Beautiful shade of red!
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They really are very striking birds. Thanks for the visit, Montucky!
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No missing him in the tree!
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Despite their brilliant colour, they are actually pretty good at hiding, would you believe?
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I do believe. Birds have a tendency to hide from me!
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Fabulous little fella, pretty well ‘look at me’ colours. Interesting to read about the nest building materials – bark and spiderweb – must be a work of art.
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I’d love to see a nest myself one day, Liz!
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First prize 🙂
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Beautiful capture!
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Thank you Amy!
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That, I call vibrant!
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Good to know our entry fits the challenge well, thank you Ann-Christine!
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That vibrant bird caught my eye. I am enjoying a visit to your site.
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We’re glad you took a turn this way, Alice! Welcome!
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Great contrasts in these photos!
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Thank you Tom, and welcome here!
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