The predatory Loggerhead Shrike is a distinctive songbird found only in North America. The word “loggerhead” refers to the large size of this shrike’s head in relation to its body, which gives it a bull-headed look. Roughly the size of a Northern Cardinal, the Loggerhead Shrike has gray plumage set off by a black mask and a stout, slightly hooked bill. Its black wings have white patches that “flash” as the bird flies, somewhat like a Northern Mockingbird’s. Males and females look alike. Although
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The predatory Loggerhead Shrike is a distinctive songbird found only in North America. The word “loggerhead” refers to the large size of this shrike’s head in relation to its body,
American Bird Conservancy. . The predatory Loggerhead Shrike is a distinctive songbird found only in North America. The word “loggerhead” refers to the large size of this shrike’s head in relation to its body, which gives it a bull-headed look. Roughly the size of a Northern Cardinal, the Loggerhead Shrike has gray plumage set off by a ...
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14K views · 68 reactions | Loggerhead shrikes bite their prey in the back of the neck, shake their head at 11 turns per second — and later impale their prey on spikes. This shows the violent head-shaking in action. (Learn more: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/loggerhead-shrikes-songbirds-fling-impale-prey) | Science News Magazine | Facebook
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Have seen critters impaled in cacti, thorns, or barbed wire? Well, the culprit most likely is a loggerhead shrike! Find out more about these birds in this #funfacts video! | Wyler Aerial Tramway - Texas Parks & Wildlife
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