Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio

Red-backed Shrike male
Red-backed Shrike
The Red-backed Shrike breeds in most of Europe through to Central Asia and winters in Africa.
Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike
The male has a grey head and white face and underparts.
Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike
Female and juveniles have a brown head with buff underparts and fine barring on head and/or body.
Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike
Red-backed Shrike
All photos taken by Alexandra Makhnina.