Iberian Grey Shrike

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Iberian Grey Shrike (<em>Lanius meridionalis</em>) is a species of Shrikes (<em>Laniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius meridionalis; authority: Temminck, 1820.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to nw Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Monophyletic Southern Grey Shrike L. meridionalis is split from Great Grey Shrike on the basis of (mtDNA) nonmonophyly (Olsson et al. 2010). Change English name to more appropriate Iberian Grey Shrike.

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