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Hello, everyone! Today, let\u2019s talk about a bird with a unique habit, the “Shrike.” Shrikes, belonging to the Laniidae family in the Passeriformes order, are small birds but have some really interesting characteristics contrary to their appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their small size of about 20cm, shrikes are carnivorous, primarily feeding on insects. They also prey on amphibians and small mammals. They have sharp, hook-shaped beaks, similar to hawks, to make it easier to capture prey. What’s astonishing is their habit known as “impaling.” This is the behavior of skewering their prey on things like tree branches. Although it may seem cruel at first glance, there\u2019s actually a deep reason behind it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Impaling is often used by shrikes to demonstrate their hunting skills and as a means of storing food for winter. Recent research also indicates that impaling plays a role in the success of their breeding. More impaling means more food for shrikes during the scarce winter months, allowing them to eat well and stay nourished. This, in turn, enables them to continue singing, improving their skills and leading to successful breeding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Japan, particularly four types of shrikes are observed: Bull-headed shrike, Brown shrike, Thick-billed shrike, and Great Grey Shrike. These species vary with the seasons, with Brown shrikes and Thick-billed shrikes appearing in summer, while the Great Grey Shrike visits in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ecology of these small hunters, the shrikes, is indeed fascinating. Next time you have a chance to observe birds, be sure to look out for shrikes. You will surely be surprised by their unique behavior!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Today, let's talk about a somewhat unusual bird, known as the Red-capped Lark. This little bird is like a tiny adventurer. \uff08Source of Materials\uff1aWikipedia \/ Tokumi - Copyrighted free use, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=97984477\uff09 Though it appears rather plain, it's a rare and special member of the lark family. 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When its wings are spread, they can span about 2 meters, and its characteristic shining white\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Fun Facts"","block_context":{"text":"Fun Facts","link":"https:\/\/torimame.com\/en\/archives\/category\/%e8%b1%86%e7%9f%a5%e8%ad%98"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%A0%E3%83%8D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB_077_kounotori_en2.png?fit=1200%2C676&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%A0%E3%83%8D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB_077_kounotori_en2.png?fit=1200%2C676&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%A0%E3%83%8D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB_077_kounotori_en2.png?fit=1200%2C676&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%A0%E3%83%8D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB_077_kounotori_en2.png?fit=1200%2C676&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%A0%E3%83%8D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB_077_kounotori_en2.png?fit=1200%2C676&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":345,"url":"https:\/\/torimame.com\/en\/archives\/345","url_meta":{"origin":568,"position":4},"title":"The Little Acrobat: The Varied Tit!","author":"\u30c8\u30ea\u307e\u3081","date":"2023\/11\/03","format":false,"excerpt":"Hello everyone! Today, let's talk about the Varied Tit, a bird as small as a sparrow that captivates many with its intelligence and charm. The Varied Tit is about 14 centimeters in total length, yet it boasts a two-toned color on its head with white (or yellow) and black, and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Fun Facts"","block_context":{"text":"Fun Facts","link":"https:\/\/torimame.com\/en\/archives\/category\/%e8%b1%86%e7%9f%a5%e8%ad%98"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1589.jpeg?fit=1200%2C677&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1589.jpeg?fit=1200%2C677&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1589.jpeg?fit=1200%2C677&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1589.jpeg?fit=1200%2C677&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/torimame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1589.jpeg?fit=1200%2C677&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1540,"url":"https:\/\/torimame.com\/en\/archives\/1540","url_meta":{"origin":568,"position":5},"title":"The Forest Circus! 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