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Jan 18, 2007, 12:51:31 PM
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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.
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!celexana Jan 29, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
You're most welcome =)
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=DCLeadboot Jan 25, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Whoa... fierce-looking little thing! :O
I've only actually seen one in Brian Jacques' book, "Tales of Redwall: The Bellmaker"
The butcherbird in that book did help a few of the good guys for a little while (the bad guys being common enemies), but was too unpredictable to keep friendly with - finished up trying to attack one of the goodies when he hurled insults at him in order to goad him into completing a vital mammoth task. :XD:
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:iconernieleo:
Thanks for you comment and viewing =)
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*BekkaLynn Jan 22, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Wow what a beak on this bird! Very nice shot for sure! =D
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:iconernieleo:
It was a hard bird to I.D. and have not seen one since =)
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*BekkaLynn Jan 24, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
I bet it was hard to I.D.
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:iconquest2694:
Realy nice capture - some great depth too in the greys.
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:iconernieleo:
Thanks....very lucky to have even see it =)
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:iconquest2694:
I know - how did you get close enough to even see him?
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`SuicideBySafetyPin Jan 19, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
i love the shrikes but i can never get their eyes in focus ;) this is a great shot!!!!!
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