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Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike, photo. Marcin Karetta
Red-backed Shrikes are great object of ornithological observations as they like to perch prominently on the tops of bushes, fence posts and telephone wires, where they have a good view of potential prey. They are also great singers. Their call a harsh 'chack'; song is a scratchy warble.
Red-backed shrikes are slightly larger, but slimmer, than house sparrows. The male is unmistakable with a bluish-grey head, black mask, bright chestnut back and thick hooked black bill.
Sound recordings published courtesy of Pejzaze Dzwiekowe website.
Bernard Sobieszek