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Noun northern shrike has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebDefinition: Northern ShrikePart of Speech: NounSense 1:A small predatory songbird of the shrike family, typically inhabiting boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Example Sentence: The northern shrike perched on a branch, scanning the area for its next prey. Sense 2:A bird species known for its distinctive black mask, hooked bill, and habit of impaling its prey on thorns or barbed wire for later consumption. Example Sentence: Researchers have observed how the northern shrike impales its captured prey to create a food cache. Related Products on Amazon:Field Guide: Northern ShrikesBinoculars for Bird Watching Part of Speech: AdjectiveSense 1:Relating to or characteristic of the northern shrike bird. Example Sentence: We went on a hike to spot some northern shrike behavior in its natural habitat. Related Products on Amazon:Photography Book: Northern Shrikes in their HabitatEssential Birding Equipment | ||||
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