Lanius excubitor
Found in the prairies during winter
Grey backs with white chests and black masks
Predatory songbird that hunts small birds and mammals
Adult Description
- Medium-sized songbird.
- Gray back.
- Whitish throat and chest.
- Black mask.
- Large head.
- Medium-long tail.
- Stout bill with hook at end.
- Wings black with white patch.
- Tail black with white outer feathers.
Immature Description
Similar to adult, but more brownish, with more distinct barring on chest, and less distinct mask.
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