Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis)

Iberian Grey Shrike, a reference photo — Photo: Luiz Lapa from Oeiras, Portugal · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The Iberian grey shrike (Lanius meridionalis) is a species of shrike endemic to southwestern Europe. It is closely related to the great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor, and its plumage is generally similar to it apart from the differences noted below. The Iberian was previously considered conspecific with the great grey; where they co-occur, they do not interbreed and are separated by choice of habitat.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Iberian Grey Shrike being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Lanius ludovicianus
Lanius excubitor
Lanius sphenocercus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Laniidae
Genus: Lanius
Species: Lanius meridionalis

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