Laniidae
The Laniidae is a family of passerine birds commonly known as shrikes, which are small to medium-sized insectivorous birds found primarily in the Old World. They are notable for their predatory behavior, often impaling their prey on thorns or barbed wire, a practice known as "butchering." This behavior has earned them the nickname "butcher birds," though they are not closely related to the true butcherbirds of the family Malaconotidae.
Shrikes are characterized by their hooked bills, strong legs, and a tendency to perch and hunt from
Shrikes primarily feed on insects, small vertebrates, and occasionally other birds. Their diet includes beetles, grasshoppers,
Conservation status varies among species, with some facing threats from habitat loss and pesticide use. The