Bull-headed Shrike
- Score
- 1.459025
- Family
- Laniidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The bull-headed shrike (*Lanius bucephalus*) is a fascinating study in avian behavior, known for the predatory practice of impaling its prey on thorns or barbed wire to secure it for later consumption. Its distinctive physical features, including pointed wings and a notched tail, aid in the agile, swift movements required of this skilled hunter across its native range in East Asia.
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