Northern Shrike

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

Overview

Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) is a species of Shrikes (Laniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lanius; binomial: Lanius borealis; authority: Vieillot, 1808.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to n China, Japan.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Northern Shrike L. borealis (including sibiricus, bianchii, mollis, and funereus) is split from Great Grey Shrike L. excubitor (Olsson et al. 2010; Johnsen et al. 2010; H&M 4; NACC 2017-B-8).

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