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PASSERINES. 



Shrikes are common in all parts of the globe. Seven species 

 are known in Europe, the principal of which are the Great 

 Grey Shrike (Fig. 271), the Red-backed Shrike (Fig. 272), 



Fig. 272.— The Eed-backed Shrike {Lanius collurio, Wood). 



and the Southern Shrike. In France these birds are hard!}- 

 ever found, except in the southern departments. 



Fig. 273.— The Cassicus. 



The Falcon Shrikes are sometimes called Swallow Shrikes, 

 because they fly with as much ease as the Swallow, and, like thft 



