Is this a Juvenile Fiscal Shrike ?

[Austin Thomas]

Here is what I believe to be a Juvenile Fiscal Shrike, but I would appreciate any thoughts from those more knowledgeable than myself.

It was taken in the Masai Mara region of Kenya. The bird had been feeding on small insects and bugs found around the vegetation. When it landed in the clear I was able to record this image.

More of my bird images can be found HERE for those interested.

Canon 1DMK4, 500mm +1.4x f6.3, 1/1600, ISO640

C&C welcome.

Cheers

Austin

[Clemens Vanderwerf]

Austin, exposure and sharpness look great. Love the BKGD too, matches with the colors in the bird. Light angle seems to be from the left, putting the breast of the bird in the shade. HA is parallel to the sensor, but should have been a couple of degrees towards you.

[James Salywoda]

Beautiful shot I really like the pose captured and that bg is sweet.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ditto Clemens. You could always dodge the shaded breast. Good clean comp - vertical was the obvious way to go.

Sorry can't help you on the ID...perhaps someone in the ID forum can help (thread copied there).

[Pieter de Waal]

ID is correct Austin. Lovely sharp image with good exposure and colour. Typical erect posture nicely captured.