Loggerhead Shrike Range Map

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Migratory in the northern portion of its range, generally moving south of 40°N latitude to avoid significant snow cover. Loggerhead Shrikes apparently migrate individually and diurnally, moving short distances at a time and feeding en route.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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Shrikes(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Laniidae)

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