About the Red-backed Shrike
The red-backed shrike 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius collurio |
| Species Codes | rebshr1, RBSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-backed Shrike belong to?
The Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-backed Shrike?
The red-backed shrike 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....
Where can I report a Red-backed Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-backed Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebshr1, or on iNaturalist.
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