494 



SIIKIKES. 



rusty. Breeds in northern N. A. from 

 Labrador to Alaska, wandering in winter 

 somewhat irregularly as far south as Va. 

 and Central Cal. Song, a loud, clear and 

 varied melody; note of annoyance, a harsh 

 cry. Frequents open fields. Flight, swift, 



Vig. 891 



Loi^jijerhead Shrike. 1-6. 



direct, but with long, sweeping undulations; 

 always raises to alight. Sits very upright. 



562. LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE. 



Smaller, 9.25, differs from last in having 

 head patches meeting on forehead in a nar- 

 row line and in being clear white beneath, 



