42,317 observationsNear Threatened
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Laniidae ›Genus: Lanius
About
The loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is a passerine bird. It is the only member of the shrike family endemic to North America; the related northern shrike (L. borealis) occurs north of its range but also in the eastern Palearctic. It is nicknamed the butcherbird after its carnivorous tendencies, as it consumes prey such as amphibians, insects, lizards, small mammals and small birds. Due to its small size and weak talons, this predatory bird relies on impaling...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Loggerhead Shrike is Lanius ludovicianus.
- Loggerhead Shrike belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Loggerhead Shrike belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Loggerhead Shrike belongs to the class Aves.
- Loggerhead Shrike belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Loggerhead Shrike belongs to the family Laniidae.
- Loggerhead Shrike belongs to the genus Lanius.