Shrikes Lanniidae
The are 4 genera within the family. The Sao Tome Fiscal Lanius newtoni is critically endangered, and the Mountain Shrike Lanius validirostris is near-threatened. Shrikes occur in North America, Eurasia, and Africa. They have hooked bills, similar to raptors.

Lanius

There are 26 species in this genus.

Northern Shrike Lanius excubitor at Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 2009.


Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus at Twin Lakes, Willcox, Arizona, April 2002.





Grey-backed Shrike Lanius tephronotus at Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, January 2009.


Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus at Lumpini Park, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2009.




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