Giant Grey Shrike
Giant Grey Shrike (<em>Lanius giganteus</em>) is a species of Shrikes (<em>Laniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Giant Grey Shrike (Lanius giganteus) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius giganteus; authority: Przevalski, 1887.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Giant Grey Shrike Lanius giganteus is split from Chinese Grey Shrike Lanius sphenocercus on the basis of strong morphological divergence including where ranges approach; parapatry; habitat differences; and genetic divergence (Svensson et al. 2009; Olsson et al. 2010; Panov et al. 2011; Dickinson & Christidis 2014, Fuchs et al. 2021; HBW/BirdLife).
