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The Iberian grey shrike is similar in size to the great grey shrikes found in northern Europe but is may have a slightly larger head, stronger bill and thinner tail. The plumage of the Iberian grey shrike is much darker grey above, especially on the crown, nape and mantle and there is a greyish-pink hue to the breast and belly. The black mask is wider and there is a clearer white supercilium. There is a moderately large white patch on the primaries but no white on the secondaries. Juveniles are less distinctive.
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When to see the Iberian Grey Shrike
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is January, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Iberian Grey Shrike
The map shades 6 countries with regular records, and 3 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Iberian Grey Shrike
The Iberian grey shrike is a species of shrike endemic to southwestern Europe. It is closely related to the great grey shrike, Lanius excubitor, and its plumage is generally similar to it apart from the differences noted below. The Iberian was previously considered conspecific with the great grey; where they co-occur, they do not interbreed and are separated by choice of habitat.
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Easily confused with
Woodchat ShrikeLanius senatorThe woodchat shrike is 17–19 cm (6.7–7.5 in) in overall length which is slightly larger than a red-backed shrike.
Bay-backed ShrikeLanius vittatusIt is smallish shrike at 17 cm, maroon-brown above with a pale rump and long black tail with white edges.
Lesser Grey ShrikeLanius minorThe adult male lesser grey shrike has its nape, cheeks, ear and eye coverts and front part of the crown black.
Side by side: Iberian Grey Shrike vs Woodchat Shrike · Iberian Grey Shrike vs Lesser Grey Shrike
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