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Iberian Grey Shrike
Lanius meridionalis
Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis) is a member of the Laniidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 60.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Laniidae Shrikes
- Genus Lanius
- Species meridionalis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 60.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Laniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Iberian Grey Shrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Iberian Grey Shrike is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis) is a species of bird in the Laniidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL s France and Iberian Pen.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 60.4 g, with a wing length of about 10.4 cm and a tail of around 10.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 558,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Iberian Grey Shrike?
The Iberian Grey Shrike is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 60.4 g.
Where does the Iberian Grey Shrike live?
The Iberian Grey Shrike is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL s France and Iberian Pen, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Iberian Grey Shrike belong to?
The Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis) belongs to the Laniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Iberian Grey Shrike eat?
The Iberian Grey Shrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Iberian Grey Shrike migrate?
The Iberian Grey Shrike is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Iberian Grey Shrike endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Iberian Grey Shrike make?
1 real field recording of the Iberian Grey Shrike can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Iberian Grey Shrike's range?
The Iberian Grey Shrike has a mapped global range of about 558,000 km².
Conservation
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