Woodchat Shrike
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open scrub (vagrant).
Diet: Insects, lizards.
Best time to spot: Chestnut crown; rare visitor.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
How rare is it?
The Woodchat Shrike sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Where to see it
Reserves where the Woodchat Shrike is on the list:
Recent UK sightings
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