Northern Shrike vs Southern Fiscal

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

Medium63 gShrubland

The loggerhead shrike can be distinguished from the northern shrike by its smaller size, darker grey plumage and larger black face mask that covers the eye completely. It also has a shorter bill with less prominent hook. Their calls are similar. Measurements: Length: 9.1–9.4 in (23–24 cm) Weight: 2.0–2.8 oz (57–79 g) Wingspan: 11.8–13.8 in (30–35 cm)

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Southern Fiscal

Lanius collaris

Small36 gGrassland

This is a fairly distinctive 21–23-cm long passerine with white underparts and black upperparts extending from the top of the head down to the tail. The bird has a characteristic white "V" on the back and a relatively long black tail with white outer feathers and white tips on the other feathers. The bill, eyes and legs are black. Adult male and female common fiscals are quite similar except for the rufous lower flank of the female. The calls are a jumbled mix of shrike-like swizzling sounds including some imitations and a harsh Dzzzttt-dzzzt-dzzzt alarm call.

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