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It preys chiefly on small birds, these it first stran- 

 gles, and then fastens on some sharp thorn, in order 

 conveniently to tear and devour. 



It has the insiduous art of imitating the notes 

 of other birds, and thus alluring them to destruc- 

 tion. 



The female lays 6 dull olive green eggs, spotted 

 with black at the larger end. 



2. COLLURIO. EED BACKED SHRIKE OR 

 FLUSHER. 



L. Capite cano fascia oculari nigra, dorso tectricibus- 

 que ferrugineis, pectore subroseo, cauda nigra. 

 Shaw. 



The bill and legs are black ; irides hazel ; the 

 head and rump are grey ; the back and wing coverts 

 of a bright rusty end ; the breast, belly, and sides 

 pale rose colour ; the throat is white ; the cheeks 

 white, with a black stroke ; the tail black, edged with 

 white. 



This shrike visits us in the spring, and retires in 

 autumn. 



It is found about Titchfield, in Shropshire, and in 

 the neighbouring counties.* 



The female lays 5 or 6 bluish coloured eggs, with 

 cinereous brown spots. 



*See Mr. Martwick's paper on the migration of birds in 1st 

 vol. Lin. Trans. 



