Is it a bird? Is it Zorro? The dark mask over the long-tailed shrike's eyes make it stand out and have long made it a favourite among bird lovers. The bird is also good at imitating other winged creatures: it likes to stand on tree tops or wires, mimicking the chirping of other birds. And it is swift when hunting for prey: flying in to capture large insects, rodents, small birds and lizards, before devouring them in a method called sit-and-wait predation. 

Here are some photos of a long-tailed shrike captured by a CGTN Nature filming crew in Baisha Li Autonomous County in south China's Hainan Province. 

About 'Go! Hainan' series:

Featuring unspoiled tropical rainforests, sandy beaches and a rich culture, Hainan Province is the southernmost island province of China. Nicknamed "China's Hawaii," Hainan is on its way to becoming a free trade port. The "Go! Hainan" livestream series takes you on a new journey to explore the fantastic island and its underwater world.

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(Cover image designed by CGTN's Yu Peng) 

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