42,923 observationsLeast Concern
Red-backed Shrike
Lanius collurio
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Laniidae ›Genus: Lanius
About
The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) is a carnivorous passerine bird and member of the shrike family Laniidae. The genus name, Lanius, is derived from the Latin word for "butcher", and some shrikes are also known as "butcher birds" because of their feeding habits. The specific collurio is from Ancient Greek kollurion, a bird mentioned by Aristotle. The common English name "shrike" is from Old English scríc, "shriek", referring to the shrill call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red-backed Shrike is Lanius collurio.
- Red-backed Shrike belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red-backed Shrike belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red-backed Shrike belongs to the class Aves.
- Red-backed Shrike belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Red-backed Shrike belongs to the family Laniidae.
- Red-backed Shrike belongs to the genus Lanius.