Loggerhead shrikes bite their prey in the back of the neck, shake their head at 11 turns per second — and later impale their prey on spikes. This shows the violent head-shaking in action. (Learn more: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/loggerhead-shrikes-songbirds-fling-impale-prey) | Science News Magazine
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Larry McPherson spent two years capturing rare footage of nesting Loggerhead Shrikes. Watch this clip then watch the full, engrossing film here: http://ow.ly/qwqw30dhGo9 | National Audubon Society
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