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Great Grey Shrike
Lanius excubitor
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.8 cm
Weight
64.5 g
Family
Laniidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor) is a bird species in the family Laniidae (shrikes), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.8 cm and a weight of 64.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 64.5 g | 2.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-19 days. Fledging: 14-21 days.
Clutch Size
3-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Laniidae (Shrikes) |
| Genus | Lanius |
| Species | Lanius excubitor |
Distribution
Great Grey Shrike has been recorded in 8 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Grey Shrike endangered?
The Great Grey Shrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Grey Shrike nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-19 days. Fledging: 14-21 days.
How big is the Great Grey Shrike?
The Great Grey Shrike has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 64.5 g.
What order and family does the Great Grey Shrike belong to?
The Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
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Emin's Shrike
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Least Concern
Giant Grey Shrike
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