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Masked Shrike
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Mediterranean scrub (very rare).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: White forehead and shoulder.
When to look
A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
How rare is it?
The Masked Shrike sits in our Legendary tier for the UK: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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