Iberian Grey Shrike
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.
