LANIIDAE 



621. Lanius borealis 

 NORTHERN SHRIKE, BUTCHER BIRD. 10 inches 



Male and Female alike. Above gray ; black bar on side of head 



and through 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 



visitor in Massachusetts. 



Song. A rich continuous warble, heard 



in early spring. 



Nest. Near the grojind, of grasses. 



Breeds. Far north. 



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