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Lesser Grey Shrike
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country (very rare).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Black forehead; pinkish underparts.
When to look
A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
How rare is it?
The Lesser Grey Shrike sits in our Epic tier for the UK: a scarce visitor, recorded in small numbers in most years. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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