Lanius ludovicianus
Open country with thorns. Uncommon in much of the East. Gray, with a black mask and a hooked bill.
What does a loggerhead shrike look like?
Gray, with a black mask and a hooked bill.
What sign does it leave?
A mouse on a thorn is the sign, not a track.
Droppings
Pellets under a wire. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Open country with thorns. Uncommon in much of the East.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a northern shrike. All animal identification pages.