Northern shrike
Lanius excubitor
The northern shrike (Lanius borealis) is a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia.
About the Northern shrike
The northern shrike (Lanius borealis) is a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia. Long considered a subspecies of the great grey shrike, it was classified as a distinct species in 2017. Six subspecies are recognised.
Fun Facts About Northern shrike
- The northern shrike (Lanius borealis) is a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia.
- Long considered a subspecies of the great grey shrike, it was classified as a distinct species in 2017.
Conservation Status
The Northern shrike is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Laniidae |
| Genus | Lanius |
| Species | Lanius excubitor |
Range & Habitat
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