THE SHRIKE, OR BUTCHER BIRD.

Tue flesh-loving propensities of the
Shrike have procured for it the name of
the Butcher Bird. This bird is about the
size of a thrush, ten inches in length, and
fourteen across the wings. The bill is
curved and strong, of a black color, as
are the legs, which, together with the toes
are slender ; the head, neck, and back
are of an ash color, having a black band
under the eyes reaching the ear-covers;
the breast is Crossed with darkish lines,
and the belly is white; the tail is wedge-
shaped, and white at the edges. Its chief
prey consists of small birds, frogs, and

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