‘Wood Shrike’ or ‘Wood Chat’

Also known as the butcher bird on account of sticking its prey on thorns.

Oil on panel 6 x 8 in 15.24 x 20.32 cm

The scientific name of this bird is Lanius senator. A striking bird, also known as the butcher bird, because it sticks it’s food on thorns ready for eating.

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