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Shrikes and Vireos

May 18, 2025 by Mike Vrobel Leave a Comment

Shrikes are terrifying. They have a common name of Butcherbird, because of their habit of leaving their prey impaled on nearby thorns (or barbed wire by the roadside).

Vireos are similar to warblers, but less colorful overall.

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Warbling Vireo at Magee Marsh, Ohio

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