Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
Dowsett, R. J.; Forbes-Watson, A. D. 1993. Checklist of birds of the Afrotropical and Malagasy regions. Tauraco Press, Li
Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | Does not normally occur in forest |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 1,110,000 | medium |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Severely Fragmented | - |
| Value | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | unknown | not applicable | not applicable | 0 |
| Population trend | Stable | suspected | - | |
| Decline (3 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (5 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/3 generation future) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/3 generation past and future) | - | - | - | |
| Number of subpopulations | - | - | - | |
| Percentage in largest subpopulation | - | - | - | |
| Generation length (yrs) | 3.9 | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common (Harris and Franklin 2000).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Presence | Resident | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Somalia | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Tanzania | N | Extant | Yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Kenya | Tana River Delta |
| Kenya | Tsavo East National Park |
| Kenya | Tsavo West National Park |
| Kenya | Meru National Park |
| Kenya | Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves |
| Kenya | Shaba National Reserve |
| Kenya | Nairobi National Park |
| Kenya | Amboseli National Park |
| Kenya | Lake Magadi |
| Kenya | Masai Mara |
| Kenya | South Nguruman |
| Somalia | Xawaadley reservoir |
| Somalia | Jowhar - Warshiikh |
| Somalia | Balcad Nature Reserve |
| Somalia | Jasiira lagoon and Muqdisho islets |
| Somalia | Arbowerow |
| Somalia | Boja swamps |
| Somalia | Aangole - Farbiito |
| Somalia | Far Waamo |
| Somalia | Laag Badaana |
| Tanzania | Katavi National Park |
| Tanzania | Lake Manyara |
| Tanzania | Mikumi National Park |
| Tanzania | Ruaha National Park |
| Tanzania | Tarangire National Park |
| Tanzania | Udzungwa National Park |
| Tanzania | Mkomazi National Park |
| Tanzania | Lake Eyasi |
| Tanzania | Nyumba ya Mungu reservoir |
| Tanzania | Lake Natron and Engaruka basin |
| Tanzania | Usangu flats |
| Tanzania | Longido Game Controlled Area |
| Tanzania | Udzungwa Mountain Range |
| Kenya | Lolldaiga-Mukogodo-Ewaso N'yiro |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable Land | suitable | resident |
| Savanna | Dry | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 1600 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Lanius cabanisi. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 20/03/2023.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 20/03/2023.
