Bull-headed Shrike
Bull-headed Shrike (<em>Lanius bucephalus</em>) is a species of Shrikes (<em>Laniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Bull-headed Shrike (Lanius bucephalus) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A shrike with a big head and heavy bill, brown above with a white wing patch; winters in East Asian farmland; stores prey on thorns; gives harsh calls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius bucephalus; authority: Temminck & Schlegel, 1845. Typical size: 19-20cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
