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UKShrike
/ʃɹˈaɪk/
/ʃɹˈaɪk/Shrike
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a carnivorous passerine with a strong beak and grayish brown plumage that impales its prey in thorns
What is a "shrike"?
A shrike is a passerine bird known for its unique hunting techniques. They use hooked bills and sharp talons to catch small prey, such as insects and small rodents. Shrikes are also known for impaling their prey on thorns or sharp objects, sometimes storing them for later consumption. About 30 species of shrikes are found around the world, with most species residing in Africa and Eurasia. Shrikes are often grey or brown in color and have distinctive black markings around their eyes and bills. Some species of shrikes are known for their melodious songs, which they use to attract mates during the breeding season.
Examples
1. Then, the shrike will impale its prey on a sharp object like a bit of fence or tree branch.
2. From that point on, the shrike can use its beak to gouge out more manageable chunks.
3. But for shrikes, that risk is actually important, because if a male has lots of food stored up, that’s a signal to females that he’s good provider.
4. Woody Harrelson hinted that he's playing a Gary shrike type character who sort of a mentor to Han Solo that was from this book.
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