Typical Shrikes
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| Scientific name | Lanius |
|---|---|
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Shrike |
| Family | Laniidae |
| Mass | Red-backed shrike |
| Great grey shrike | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1228759 |
About Typical Shrikes
Lanius, the typical shrikes, are a genus of passerine birds in the shrike family. The majority of the family's species are placed in this genus. 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.