Red-backed shrike
Lanius collurio
The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) is a carnivorous passerine bird and member of the shrike family, Laniidae.
About the Red-backed shrike
The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) is a carnivorous passerine bird and member of the shrike family, Laniidae. Its breeding range stretches from Western Europe east to central Russia. It is migratory and winters in the eastern areas of tropical Africa and southern Africa.
Fun Facts About Red-backed shrike
- The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) is a carnivorous passerine bird and member of the shrike family, Laniidae.
- Its breeding range stretches from Western Europe east to central Russia.
- It is migratory and winters in the eastern areas of tropical Africa and southern Africa.
Conservation Status
The Red-backed shrike is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Laniidae |
| Genus | Lanius |
| Species | Lanius collurio |
Range & Habitat
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