The Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator can be found all around the Mediterranean, including many parts of North Africa, and its range extends East into Iran. With the help from another birder I managed to catch a glimpse of the bird responsible for the sound, a fine DUSKY WARBLER (290). The Woodchat Shrike breeds in northern Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East, but is an occasional visitor to the UK. Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) bird call sounds on dibird.com. The Samaritans on 01782 213555. White spot at base of bill larger in female than in male. Breeding in Eurasia: sw; …

Woodchat Shrike in the West Midlands Region. The Woodchat Shrike breeds in northern Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East, but is an occasional visitor to the UK.

Near-dorsal view of an immature Woodchat Shrike that has shed part of its juvenile plumage (photo courtesy of J. Pires) [Mora, Evora, Portugal, July 2014] Frontal view of a juvenile Woodchat Shrike (photo courtesy of J. Pires) [Mora, Evora, Portugal, July 2014] The woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. … Through the years I have enjoyed watching this attractive vagrant on two occasions: at Salthouse Heath and in Holme Dunes. A further opportunity a few days ago to see another one was not to be missed.
The woodchat shrike breeds in southern Europe, the Middle East and northwest Africa, and winters in tropical Africa. Appears more compact and bigger headed than Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrike.

The genus name, Lanius, is derived from the Latin word for "butcher", and some shrikes are also known as "butcher birds" because of their feeding habits.The specific senator is Latin for "senator", so-named because its chestnut cap recalled the colour of the stripe on the toga of a Roman senator. Appears more compact and bigger headed than Red-backed and Lesser Grey Shrike. Lars Jonsson's splendid field guide to the birds of Europe describes the woodchat shrike as an 'annual vagrant to Britain, April to October and especially May.'

If accepted this will be only the fourth ever record of Woodchat Shrike for the West Midlands region, with the latest sighting being the first for Staffordshire. The common name "Woodchat" is an Anglicisation of German waldkatze, literally "woodcat", and "shrike" is from Old English scríc, "shriek", referring to the shrill call. White spot at base of bill larger in female than in male. Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) Appearance: Adults easily recognized by rufous cap, black back, white scapular patches and white rump. WOODCHAT SHRIKE & DUSKY WARBLER in Cleveland I ... tak' call. Call us Reception: Phone: (+45) 33 36 71 00 Fax: (+45) 33 36 71 99 More contact details. Nov 17, 2019 - Explore beverleydrury's board "Woodchat shrike" on Pinterest. The genus name, Lanius, is derived from the Latin word for "butcher", and some shrikes are also known as "butcher birds" because of their feeding habits.The specific senator is Latin for "senator", so-named because its chestnut cap recalled the colour of the stripe on the toga of a Roman senator. Within this range it is not hard to find and enjoy, with the latter aspect based on its fine colouration.
As with the previous day at Spurn, my day of birding had ended with a bang. Woodchat Shrike. See more ideas about Birds, Animals, Prey. After a bit of patience the bird showed very well indeed but was easily spooked and disappeared for long periods. The woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) is a member of the shrike family Laniidae. Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) Appearance: Adults easily recognized by rufous cap, black back, white scapular patches and white rump.