4,023 observationsLeast Concern
Lesser Grey Shrike
Lanius minor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Laniidae ›Genus: Lanius
About
The lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor) is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. It breeds in South and Central Europe and western Asia in the summer and migrates to winter quarters in southern Africa in the early autumn, returning in spring. It is a scarce vagrant to western Europe, including Great Britain, usually as a spring or autumn erratic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Grey Shrike is Lanius minor.
- Lesser Grey Shrike belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lesser Grey Shrike belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lesser Grey Shrike belongs to the class Aves.
- Lesser Grey Shrike belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Lesser Grey Shrike belongs to the family Laniidae.
- Lesser Grey Shrike belongs to the genus Lanius.