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loggerhead shrike

/ˈlɒɡəhɛd ʃraɪk/

翻译: 一种分布在北美的伯劳科鸟类(学名 Lanius ludovicianus),因头部相对较大而得名。以其将猎物刺穿在荆棘或铁丝网上的习性著称。

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/ˈlɒɡəhɛd ʃraɪk/formalscientific
  • zh一种分布在北美的伯劳科鸟类(学名 Lanius ludovicianus),因头部相对较大而得名。以其将猎物刺穿在荆棘或铁丝网上的习性著称。

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.

    zh呆头伯劳

    • 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.