lanius

• Substantivo científico que designa o gênero-tipo da família Laniidae, ao qual pertencem os pica-paus verdadeiros (aves também chamadas de picanços).

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the Laniidae family, which includes typical shrikes.

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   A genus of birds in the family Laniidae, commonly known as shrikes or butcher birds, characterized by their habit of impaling prey on thorns.

   Gênero Lanius

   • The Lanius genus includes species like the great grey shrike.
   • Shrikes of the genus Lanius are found in open habitats across Eurasia and Africa.
   • Ornithologists study Lanius for their unique predatory behavior.

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