european shrike (Meaning)
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european shrike (n)
a common European butcherbird
Synonyms & Antonyms of european shrike
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european shrike Sentence Examples
- The European shrike is a medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the family Laniidae.
- European shrikes are found in open habitats across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- These birds are known for their aggressive behavior and their habit of impaling their prey on thorns or barbed wire.
- European shrikes are carnivorous and feed on a variety of small animals, including insects, lizards, and small mammals.
- The European shrike is a territorial bird and will defend its territory vigorously against other shrikes and other predators.
- These birds are monogamous and typically mate for life.
- The female European shrike builds a nest in a tree or bush, and she lays a clutch of 4-6 eggs.
- Both parents incubate the eggs and care for the young.
- The young European shrikes fledge from the nest after about 20 days.
- The European shrike is a protected species in many countries.
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a common European butcherbird
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The European shrike is a medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the family Laniidae.
European shrikes are found in open habitats across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
These birds are known for their aggressive behavior and their habit of impaling their prey on thorns or barbed wire.
European shrikes are carnivorous and feed on a variety of small animals, including insects, lizards, and small mammals.
