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 31 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red-backed Shrike | Lanius collurio | |
| Isabelline Shrike | Lanius isabellinus | (A) |
| Brown Shrike | Lanius cristatus | (A) |
| Northern Shrike | Lanius excubitor | |
| Lesser Gray Shrike | Lanius minor | (A) |
| Woodchat Shrike | Lanius senator | (A) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland