The loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) lives primarily in the Southeastern portion of the United States, but has been known to nest as far north as southern New Jersey and in the Ontario province of Canada, where they are endangered. Loggerhead shrikes are often found in open pastures or grasslands with elevated perches and nesting sites, especially areas that have barbed-wire fencing. The shrike is nicknamed the “butcherbird” for its habit of impaling prey on thorny shrubs and barbed wire. Their diet mainly consists of large insects, small mammals, reptiles and occasionally smaller birds. The loggerhead shrike, along with many other grassland bird species, is in steep decline. The loggerhead shrike has lost an estimated 74% of its population since 1970 and the population could decline by half in the next 25 years without significant action. It was identified as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in the 2015 Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan, making it a priority for conservation.
Source: Nashville Zoo, Loggerhead Shrike Conservation
https://www.nashvillezoo.org/loggerhead-shrike-conservation
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