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- Lanius ludovicianus
Identification
9 in. Grey head and back, white under parts, black face mask, black bill. Wings and tail black with white markings.
Distribution
North America and Mexico.
Taxonomy
Habitat
semi-open areas
Behaviour
They nest in a dense tree or shrub. The female lays 4 to 8 eggs in a bulky cup built from twigs and grass.
Diet includes large insects, also rodents and small birds.