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Woodchat Shrike

Lanius senator

Near Threatened
Wingspan
19.4 cm
Weight
39.666666666666664 g
Family
Laniidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 19.4 cm 7.6 in
Weight 39.666666666666664 g 1.40 oz

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 12-18 days.

Clutch Size

4-8

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Laniidae (Shrikes)
Genus Lanius
Species Lanius senator

Distribution

Woodchat Shrike has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Woodchat Shrike endangered?
The Woodchat Shrike has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Woodchat Shrike nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 12-18 days.
How big is the Woodchat Shrike?
The Woodchat Shrike has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 39.666666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Woodchat Shrike belong to?
The Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae.

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