About the Woodchat Shrike
The woodchat shrike is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. It can be identified by its red-brown crown and nape. It is mainly insectivorous and favours open wooded areas with scattered trees such as orchards, particularly when there is bare or sandy ground. The woodchat shrike breeds in southern Europe, the Middle East and northwest Africa, and winters in tropical Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius senator |
| Species Codes | wooshr1, WOSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Woodchat Shrike belong to?
The Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Woodchat Shrike?
The woodchat shrike is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. It can be identified by its red-brown crown and nape. It is mainly insectivorous and favours open wooded areas with scattered trees such as orchards, particularly when there is bare or sandy ground. The woodchat shrike breeds in southern...
Where can I report a Woodchat Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Woodchat Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wooshr1, or on iNaturalist.
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