Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Red-backed Shrike

Scientific Name: 
Lanius collurio
Length: 
17 cm
Wingspan (mm): 
26 cm
Weight: 
30g

Status

This species is specially protected by Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation protects Red-backed shrike from nest destruction, killing or injuring and also disturbance while breeding.