LANIIDAE 
621. Lanius borealis 
NORTHERN SHRIKE, BUTCHER BIRD. 10 inches 
Male and Female alike. Above gray; black bar on side of head 
and to the eye; wings and tail black, spotted with white; black 
hawk-like bill. Below light gray with wavy lines. 
A bird having the’ characteristics of a hawk ; 
swift, strong flight ; feeds on mice and young —~__ 
birds ; is usually alone or in pairs. Winter eg 
visitor in Massachusetts. Pas aaa 
Song. A rich continuous warble, heard 2 deee = 
in early spring. 7 
Nest. Near the ground, of grasses. ZY 
Breeds. Far north. 
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