One of the most visible birds in this part of Asia is the Long-tailed shrike. It perches, like the bird in the picture, openly on a raised spot, scouting for insects. Those expecting the characteristic, black "zorro mask" from the forehead to the ear covers, however, will be surprised. On this bird, the entire head is black. This is because it belongs to the aberrant subspecies 'tricolor' which is only found in a belt along the southern Himalayas and northern Thailand.