loggerhead shrike

Other forms: loggerhead shrikes

Definitions of loggerhead shrike
  1. noun
    a common shrike of southeastern United States having black bands around the eyes
    synonyms: Lanius lucovicianus
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    type of:
    shrike
    any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals
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