Shrikes
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Laniidae
Shrikes are passerine birds known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. A typical shrike's beak is hooked, like a bird of prey. There are about 30 species worldwide, 9 in Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Shrike | Lanius cristatus | A rare vagrant |
| Isabelline Shrike | Lanius isabellinus | A rare vagrant |
| Red-backed Shrike | Lanius collurio | A scarce passage migrant, occasional breeder |
| Long-tailed Shrike | Lanius schach | A rare vagrant |
| Lesser Grey Shrike | Lanius minor | A rare vagrant |
| Great Grey Shrike | Lanius excubitor | A scarce winter visitor |
| Southern Grey Shrike | Lanius meridionalis | A rare vagrant |
| Woodchat Shrike | Lanius senator | A rare vagrant |
| Masked Shrike | Lanius nubicus | A rare vagrant |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain