The Indian Grey Shrike is common in the plains, but does not occur, that I am aware of, on the hills. It breeds in June and July, during which months I have found many nests. I saw one of these Shrikes once catch a small field mouse and impale him on the thorn of a euphorbia underparts uppermost. Shortly afterwards I visited the place and found the eyes and half of the body eaten, the reminder being left, I supposed, for another meal.