Southern Grey Shrike

Lanius meridionalis

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Brief #

Dark back with a brownish tinge in nape and crown.

Synonyms #

  • Alcaudón real (Spanish)
  • Picanzo real meridional (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Southern Grey Shrike is at high risk of unnatural (human-caused) extinction without further human intervention.
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Description #

It has a dark back with a brownish tinge in nape and crown. White supercilium rarely extends beyond the eye and blends into forehead. The underparts of are pinkish grey.

Measurements #

Length: 22 - 26 cm
Wingspan: 30 - 34 cm
Weight: 55 - 80 g

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