A Woodchat Shrike sitting upright on the tip of a slender branch, with a chestnut head, black-and-white wings and pale underparts, set against a clear blue sky and softly blurred flowering branches in the background.

A Woodchat Shrike perched on a thin branch in open countryside, photographed in Extremadura last spring.

In the Netherlands this species is known as the #Roodkopklauwier.

#BirdOfTheDay #Extremadura #WoodchatShrike #LaniusSenator #birds #birdphotography #SonyAlpha #EastCoastKin

𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗻𝗴): A low angle view of a woodchat shrike perched on a dead tree branch, silhouetted against a clear blue sky. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 (𝗘𝘀𝗽): Vista desde abajo de un alcaudón común posado en la rama seca de un árbol, recortado contra un cielo azul completamente despejado. Camara Panasonic Lumix G90 Objetivo M Zuiko Digital ED 150-400 ƒ4.5 Pro Datos de la toma: Modo manual, ISO 5000, diafragma ƒ5.6, velocidad de obturación 1/6400s, distancia focal 1000 mm equivalente. Científico: Lanius senator Castellano: Alcaudón Común Català: Capsigrany, Capser, Capsot, etc. Euskera: Antzandobi Kaskagorria edo Kankanotea Galego: Picanzo de Cabeza Rubia Português: Picanço-Barreteiro Italiano: Averla Capirossa English: Woodchat Shrike Français: Pie-Grièche à Tête Rousse Deutsch: Rotkopfwürger

𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐨́𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐮́𝐧 (𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟), Ricobayo, Zamora.

#LaniusSenator
#Alcaudon
#Capsigrany
#AntzandobiKaskagorria
#Picanzo
#PicançoBarreteiro
#AverlaCapirossa
#WoodchatShrike
#PieGriecheATeteRousse
#Rotkopfwürger
#Ricobayo
#ProvinciadeZamora
#Birds 🪶
#Pajareo
#Nature
#Wildlife
#LumixG90
#Micro43

𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗻𝗴): A juvenile Woodchat Shrike perched on the branches of a juniper tree. Its long tail, large head, and hooked beak are notable, as is the mottled plumage typical of fledglings of this species. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 (𝗘𝘀𝗽): Ejemplar juvenil de Alcaudón Común posado sobre las ramas de un enebro. Destaca su larga cola, su gran cabeza y su pico ganchudo, además de su plumaje jaspeado propio de los volantones de esta especie. Cámara Panasonic Lumix G90/G95 Objetivo Panasonic 100-300 ƒ3.5-5.6 II Datos Exif: Modo Manual, ƒ6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 1600, 600mm equivalente Científico: Lanius senator Castellano: Alcaudón Común Català: Capsigrany, Capser, Capsot, etc. Euskera: Antzandobi Kaskagorria edo Kankanotea Galego: Picanzo de Cabeza Rubia Português: Picanço-Barreteiro Italiano: Averla Capirossa English: Woodchat Shrike Français: Pie-Grièche à Tête Rousse Deutsch: Rotkopfwürger

𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗻𝗴): A juvenile Woodchat Shrike perched on a juniper branch. Its long tail, large head and hooked beak stand out, as well as its mottled plumage, typical of fledglings of this species. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 (𝗘𝘀𝗽): Ejemplar juvenil de Alcaudón Común posado sobre una rama de enebro. Destacan su larga cola, su cabeza grande y su pico ganchudo, así como su plumaje moteado, típico de los volantones de esta especie. Cámara Panasonic Lumix G90/G95 Objetivo Panasonic 100-300 ƒ3.5-5.6 II Datos Exif: Modo Manual, ƒ6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 1600, 600mm equivalente Científico: Lanius senator Castellano: Alcaudón Común Català: Capsigrany, Capser, Capsot, etc. Euskera: Antzandobi Kaskagorria edo Kankanotea Galego: Picanzo de Cabeza Rubia Português: Picanço-Barreteiro Italiano: Averla Capirossa English: Woodchat Shrike Français: Pie-Grièche à Tête Rousse Deutsch: Rotkopfwürger

𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐨́𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐮́𝐧 juvenil (𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟), Río Duratón.

#LaniusSenator
#Alcaudon
#Capsigrany
#AntzandobiKaskagorria
#Picanzo
#PicançoBarreteiro
#AverlaCapirossa
#WoodchatShrike
#PieGriecheATeteRousse
#Rotkopfwürger
#Sepúlveda
#HocesDelDuraton
#Birds 🪶
#Pajareo
#Nature
#Wildlife
#lumixg90
#micro43

Happy to relocate this stunning #WoodchatShrike at Devon's #DawlishWarren at c17.45 this PM. Midsummer Mediterranean Magic! Great initial find by S Edwards and refind by Dave J! Thanks to @robmurphy.bsky.social @markrabailey.bsky.social & Mike P. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @warrenbirding.bsky.social

Had a mini twitch over to see the visiting Woodchat shrike which stayed around for 15 minutes before disappearing for most of the day #birds #birding ##birdphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature
#woodchatshrike

#dutch #nature #WoodchatShrike #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #vogels #vogelskijken #vogelen #outdoors #hiking #photography #dunes #spring #birdphotography #canon #sunshine #wildlifephotography #Roodkopklauwier

𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗻𝗴): A woodchat shrike perched on a twig, standing out against a dark background with a few leaves visible. The photograph was taken last September, and it's clear that it's not an adult, but a juvenile, as it hasn't developed its striking livery. Instead, it displays light brown mottled plumage and an ivory breast. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 (𝗘𝘀𝗽): Un alcaudón común posado en una ramita destacando sobre un fondo oscuro en el que se atisban algunas hojas. La fotografía fue tomada el pasado septiembre y se nota que no es un ejemplar adulto, sino juvenil, porque no ha desarrollado su vistosa librea, en cambio exhibe un plumaje jaspeado de color pardo claro y pecho color marfil. Cámara Panasonic Lumix G90/G95 Objetivo Panasonic 100-300 ƒ4.5-5.6 II Datos Exif: Modo Manual, ƒ5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 800, 600mm equivalente Científico: Lanius senator Castellano: Alcaudón Común Catalá: Capssigrany Comú, Botsí Garser o Capsot Euskera: Antzandobi Kaskagorria edo Kankanotea Galego: Picanzo de Cabeza Rubia Português: Picanço-Barreteiro Italiano: Averla Capirossa English: Woodchat Shrike Français: Pie-Grièche à Tête Rousse Deutsch: Rotkopfwürger

𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐨́𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐮́𝐧 juvenil (𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟), Cantalejo (España).
#AlcaudonComun
#LaniusSenator
#CapssigranyComu
#AntzandobiKaskagorria
#PicanzoDeCabezaRubia
#PicançoBarreteiro
#AverlaCapirossa
#WoodchatShrike
#PieGriecheATeteRousse
#Rotkopfwürger
#Wildlife 🪶
#Cantalejo
#Spain
#VultourNaturaleza

No són les millors fotos del món, però donen testimoni del primer capsigrany que observe, és una espècie prou comuna, però no havia tingut sort.

#capsigrany #alcaudon #woodchatshrike #Laniussenator #birdphotography #birdwatching #riuturia #vilamarxant #bird #birds

🌍 Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) The Woodchat shrike is a small bird known for its striking appearance and predatory nature. It belongs to the shrike family and is found across southwestern Eurasia and North Africa. The Woodchat shrike has a distinctive black mask on its face, a chestnut crown, and pure white underparts. It prefers open habitats such as farmland, scrubland, and open woodlands. This bird is known for its feeding behavior, as it impales its prey (insects, small reptiles, and rodents) on thorns or barbed wire, creating a larder for later consumption. GPT-3.5 (Edited) Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by becologie via Pixabay ZMSY

🌍 Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator) #EurasianBirds #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #WoodchatShrike | #TypicalShrikes #Shrikes #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by becologie🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds