Eastern Loggerhead Shrike Spotted In The Wild

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The predatory Loggerhead Shrike is a distinctive songbird found only in North America. The word “loggerhead” refers to the large size of this shrike’s head in relation to its body, which gives it a bull-headed look. Roughly the size of a Northern Cardinal, the Loggerhead Shrike has gray plumage set off by a black mask and a stout, slightly hooked bill. Its black wings have white patches that “flash” as the bird flies, somewhat like a Northern Mockingbird’s. Males and females look alike. Although

This Loggerhead Shrike was brought to our center by a compassionate Fort Lauderdale resident after the nest was displaced from a tree by landscapers. An intake exam revealed the bird was slightly underweight, but was vocal and had no obvious injuries. After a thorough exam by our clinic staff, this patient was sent to our nursery for the first phase of rehabilitation. After two weeks, this young bird had grown and developed enough to move to one of our outdoor rehabilitation habitats. This area