The Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) is a small passerine bird native to Europe, western Asia, and parts of Africa. Males are distinctive with a grey head, reddish-brown back, and black facial mask, while females and juveniles are more subdued in coloration with brown and buff tones. They prefer open habitats such as grasslands, farmland, and shrublands. Known for their predatory behavior, they often impale prey, including insects, small birds, and rodents, on thorns or barbed wire for later consumption. The Red-backed Shrike is migratory, wintering in Africa. Breeding occurs in the summer months, with nests typically built in dense shrubs or bushes.

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