Great Grey Shrike
Lanius excubitor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lanius-excubitor"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor) is a bird species in the family Laniidae (alcaudones), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). 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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El alcaudón real (unos 65 g) es el mayor de los alcaudones europeos, un predador llamativo que caza desde un poste o rama alta en terreno abierto. Se alimenta de ratones, topillos, pájaros pequeños, lagartos e insectos grandes. Como todos los alcaudones, almacena las presas ensartándolas en espinos. En España nidifica principalmente en sierras con matorrales, mientras que en Europa central y del norte habita páramos y marismas. Tiene la voz variada y puede imitar a otras aves.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Peso | 64,5 g | 2.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-19 days. Fledging: 14-21 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-9
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Laniidae (Alcaudones) |
| Genus | Lanius |
| Especies | Lanius excubitor |
Distribution
Great Grey Shrike has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laniidae family