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loggerhead shrike

/ˈlɒɡəhɛd ʃraɪk/

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/ˈlɒɡəhɛd ʃraɪk/formalscientific
  • ruВид хищной певчей птицы (Lanius ludovicianus), обитающей в Северной Америке, известной своей привычкой насаживать добычу на шипы или колючую проволоку. Название «логгерхед» указывает на её относительно крупную голову по сравнению с телом.

A species of predatory songbird (Lanius ludovicianus) native to North America, known for its habit of impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire. The name 'loggerhead' refers to its relatively large head compared to its body.

  1. Bird speciesC2formalamerican

    A medium-sized predatory songbird (Lanius ludovicianus) known for its habit of impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire.

    ruПтица-сорокопут

    • The loggerhead shrike is often called the 'butcher bird' due to its feeding habits.
    • We spotted a loggerhead shrike perched on a fence post in the field.
    • Unlike most songbirds, the loggerhead shrike hunts small rodents and insects.