The Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) is a small passerine bird found across Europe, western Asia, and parts of Africa. Males feature a distinctive grey head, black facial mask, and reddish-brown back, while females and juveniles are more subdued with brown and buff hues. They inhabit open areas such as grasslands, farmland, and shrublands. Notable for their predatory behavior, Red-backed Shrikes often impale their prey, including insects, small birds, and rodents, on thorns or barbed wire. This species is migratory, wintering in Africa and breeding in Europe and Asia during the summer. The Red-backed Shrike commonly perches on tall plants like the Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) while hunting.

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