Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor

[bullheadedshrike]

really cute! but, sometimes he looks smart.

shrikes head is bigger than other singing birds. they must have big brains!

[EmilioCastelli]

my favorite bird :] im just wondering, Lanius is from latin wich means The butcher right? correct me if im wrong. Thank you for the upload byt the way :)

[jokaesco]

yes it does mean butcher and excubator means watchman because it perches and watches for prey thn butchers. :)