Shrike (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The loggerhead shrike is a common bird species found in open areas with low vegetation.
- Shrikes are known for their unique hunting behavior, often impaling their prey on thorns or barbed wire.
- The great grey shrike is a large and powerful bird of prey that can be found in a variety of habitats.
- In the winter months, the northern shrike migrates to warmer regions in search of food and shelter.
- The woodchat shrike is a brightly colored bird species that is native to the forests and woodlands of Europe and Asia.