Lanius senator
(L 6.7-7.4")
Breeds in southern Europe, the
Middle East and northwest Africa,
and winters in tropical Africa.
The shrike is a predatory
songbird, not unlike a small
falcon, although without talons.
(Genevieve Manset)
Lanius in Latin means butcher;
senator is Latin for senator.
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