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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Laniidae

Bull-headed Shrike

Lanius bucephalus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
20 cm
Body Mass
39.4 g
Wingspan
23 cm
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 85

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 85).

DEF 53

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 53).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Katsuhiro Morishita · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: Eastern Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lanius bucephalus bucephalus

    se Russia, ne China, Korean Pen., Japan and nearby islands

  • Lanius bucephalus sicarius

    c China

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lanius bucephalus

Which family does it belong to?

Shrikes (Laniidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: Eastern

Sources & credits

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