Northern or Loggerhead Shrike? (1 Viewer)

[rwhillman]

This has the size and wider mask of a loggerhead but the bill of a northern. I think it is a juvenile loggerhead but being fairly new to this I would appreciate some help. Thanks. Bob

 

[Dave B Smith]

I'd say adult Loggerhead. The juvenile has a lightly barred breast and a dusky wingbar. the way to rule out Northern Shrike from this photo is the width of the black facial mask. The Northern has a thinner mask not entirely covering the eye.
Nice photo.

 

[rwhillman]

Thanks, Dave. I especially appreciate the explanation on the juvenile/adult distinction. Bob

 

[Edward woodwood]

yes, looks small-billed too

 

[JANJ]

Take a look Bob,
http://www.schmoker.org/BirdPics/Shrikes_Vireos.html
JanJ