A songbird that thinks it is a raptor. It has a sharp bill that is lethal to its prey (insects, birds, lizards, small mammals) but lacks the talons of a raptor. Instead, it impales its catch on a thorn or barbed wire to make it easier to eat its meal. Loggerhead Shrikes have the unpleasant nickname “Butcherbird” as a result. It’s a ferocious little bird for its size (8in/20cm).
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