About the Northern Shrike
The northern shrike is a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia. Long considered a subspecies of the great grey shrike, it was classified as a distinct species in 2017. Six subspecies are recognised.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Shrikes (Laniidae) |
| Species | Lanius borealis |
| Species Codes | norshr4, NSHR, NGSH, NOSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Shrike belong to?
The Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) belongs to the Shrikes family (Laniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Shrike?
The northern shrike is a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia. Long considered a subspecies of the great grey shrike, it was classified as a distinct species in 2017. Six subspecies are recognised....
Where can I report a Northern Shrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Shrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norshr4, or on iNaturalist.
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