carnivorous birds
A friend told me of a bird that is known to impale other birds on thorny bushes for later feeding....any idea what that is called? It's a little bigger than a robin...Thank you!!See More
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Started this discussion. Last reply by GailR May 11, 2009.
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GailR replied to Kim's discussion 'carnivorous birds'
Northern Shrike will impale its prey on thorns or barbed wire fencelines. That is to cache their food supply, attract mates, or mark their territory. Look for them near forest edges, open willow brush, brush-bordered bogs & swamps. Eats mostly…
monty thomson replied to Kim's discussion 'carnivorous birds'
loggerhead shrike or northern shrike also called the "butcher" bird.
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monty
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