Like eagles and falcons, shrikes are birds of prey. However, they aren’t raptors, but are songbirds. Though shrikes have a sharp, hooked beak, they are small and have weak legs. The little shrike ...

To us “civilized” mammals, some animal behavior can sometimes be construed as downright gruesome. There are behaviors that have been observed by animals in which even the most avid naturalist has been ...

Indiana has a rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but growth and development have changed some of those fragile ecosystems and threaten the wildlife they support. IndyStar ...

Loggerhead shrikes can kill prey bigger than themselves by stabbing and shaking them, before impaling them on sticks to eat later. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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The loggerhead shrike is a predatory songbird with hawk-like hunting behaviors. This shrike is a year-round resident throughout New Mexico. Its body is relatively small at 9 inches long. It is mainly ...

Early in my career, I had the pleasure of studying loggerhead shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus). Over time, I became quite familiar with their mannerisms and habits. They often perch quite visibly and ...

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Ten loggerhead shrikes hatched last month at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Va. These genetically valuable chicks will be the first SCBI-hatched shrikes to be ...