Laniidae

Also known as shrike

Shrikes () are passerine birds of the family Laniidae. The family is composed of 34 species in two genera.

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Shrikes are a family of songbirds made up of 34 species divided into two genera. They are found across various regions and are part of the larger group of passerine birds, which are characterized by their specialized foot structure that allows them to perch on branches.

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Species

Laniidae

FAMILY

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyLaniidae

Observations recorded6,973,055

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Image: Magpie Shrike (Corvinella melanoleuca) (16724478495).jpg

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Commons category: Laniidae
taxon name: Laniidae
Commons gallery: Laniidae
taxon common name: varslerfamilien

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Taxonomy
Distribution, migration, and habitat
Description
Behaviour
Breeding
Species in taxonomic order
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Shrikes () are passerine birds of the family Laniidae. The family is composed of 34 species in two genera.

The family name, and that of the larger genus, Lanius, is derived from the Latin word for "butcher", and some shrikes are also known as butcherbirds because of the habit, particularly of males, of impaling prey onto plant spines within their territories. These larders have multiple functions, attracting females and serving as food stores.