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Photo by BIJ

Lanius sphenocercus

[edit] Identification

Pale grey cap and upper back, darker grey and white lower back and tail, white underparts, black eye stripe.

[edit] Distribution

North China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Mongolia, and Russia.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 2 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Temperate forests.

[edit] Behaviour

They build a large nest from twigs and grasses, placed in a tree; 4-5 eggs are laid and incubated by the female for 16-17 days.

The diet includes small rodents and large insects.

[edit] References

Wikipedia; BirdsKorea

[edit] External Links

Photos taken in north China: (http://www.wwfchina.org/birdgallery/birdpic.shtm?booknum=620)