Woodchat shrike / Rotkopfwürger (Lanius senator)

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Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Lanius (Lanius); Family Shrikes (Laniidae)
critically endangered General:The woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. It can be identified by its red-brown crown and nape. It is mainly insectivorous and favours open wooded areas with scattered trees such as orchards, particularly when there is bare or sandy ground. The woodchat shrike breeds in southern Europe, the Middle East and northwest Africa, and winters in tropical Africa. [more]

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=18 cm, wingspan=26-28 cm, weight=30-40 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Vocalisation

Song: Territorial song loud and varied. Often repeats phrases and includes mimicry. Alternative [non-territorial] song a more continuous chattering with impressive mimicry similar to Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrike, and difficult to separate from those. [Link]
Song:Territorial song loud and varied. Often repeats phrases and includes mimicry. Alternativ song a more continuous chattering with impressive mimicry similar to Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrike, and difficult to separate from those. [Link] Song attributes: Melody: sings 30 seconds or longer, fast, Frequency: 2-6 KHz Special sounds: mimicry