What does the Woodchat Shrike eat?
Lanius senator
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Diet overview
Carnivore/Insectivore, primarily feeding on large insects (beetles, grasshoppers, crickets), but also small vertebrates such as lizards, small birds, and rodents.
How it forages
A predatory insectivore. Hunts from prominent perches, scanning the ground for prey. Once spotted, it swoops down to catch it. Known for its "larder" behavior, impaling excess prey on thorns, barbed wire, or wedging it into crevices for later consumption. This behavior is particularly useful for tearing apart larger prey items.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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