Northern Shrike
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).
