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Submitted: January 19, 2010
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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Shutter Speed:1/400 second
Aperture:F/8.0
Focal Length:560 mm
ISO Speed:100
Date Taken:Jan 18, 2007, 12:51:31 PM

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Butcher Bird IIby *ernieleo

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Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is a songbird that hunts like a small hawk. Preying on insects and other small animals (including birds).
In the past they were widely distributed around farms and suburbs. They have often been known as butcherbirds, because their habit of impaling prey on thorns reminded people of the way butchers hang meat. By this ingenious method, shrikes compensate for the lack of strong talons with which birds of prey hold their catches while they bite off edible chunks. A close relative, the Northern Shrike, has also adapted to the lifestyle of a hawk.

In the past few years, the Loggerhead Shrike has aroused serious concern because of its declining numbers throughout its range in Canada and the United States.

~mycelialpix Jan 6, 2011

Something about this photo in black and white is incredible. This does great justice to one of my favorite birds

Nicely done!

~Aoi-fushicho Jan 31, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

Wow! This is a great picture, the bird practically was posing for you

In some parts of Mexico, Loggerhead Shrikes are known as "verdugos" (executioners). I've seen several on the grounds of the university where I study and a few near my house too. During a field trip we even got to catch one with a mist net, but my photo is horrible [link] XD

*ernieleo Feb 8, 2010

Thank you very much

~LostImages Jan 30, 2010

Good composition and focus. Well done.

*ernieleo Feb 8, 2010

Thank you very much

~LostImages Feb 9, 2010

You are welcome.

~DGAnder Jan 29, 2010

Cool shot, not sure about the B&W treatment, but this is a very wary bird and tough to get a shot of.
Very nice capture.

*ernieleo Jan 29, 2010

Thanks

color version [link] if your interested...

This is the one and only one I've ever seen....had to go home and I.D. it on the computer...

!celexana Jan 28, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

That's a wonderful shot of that bird, I like the B/W too~~

*ernieleo Jan 29, 2010

Thanks

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