Brown Shrike - Lanius cristatus

A commonly heard and seen (and oft mistaken for a sparrow), I spotted this brown shrike (aka tarat and pakis-kis) perched on the branch of a Calachuchi tree

The brown shrike is a traveller, migrates to Philippines often from China and Taiwan, and makes a distinct cheep cheep bird call.

A Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus)

Traveller in the city - Photos of brown shrike by the city warbler

Hmmm... that looks like an interesting insect... shall I eat it?

Hellloooo ?