Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike (<em>Lanius collurio</em>) is a species of Shrikes (<em>Laniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius collurio; authority: Linnaeus, 1758.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: e, s Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Includes kobylini; treat as monotypic (Cramp & Perrins 1993; Lefranc & Worfolk 1997).
