Pictures of Birds

Redbacked Shrike (Lanius collurio)

The Redbacked Shrike breeds in Europe and Asia. Migrates to South Africa and is found in most areas of this country except the south.

The Redbacked Shrike flies back to Europe during April.

Insects, small reptiles and small birds are the main diet of this bird. It is known to impale its prey on thorns.

It normally perches low down in trees and fences from where it drops down on to its prey.

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