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Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
- Worldwide
- 9,842 observations
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- Birds
About
The northern shrike (Lanius borealis) is a large songbird species in the shrike family (Laniidae) native to North America and Siberia. Long considered a subspecies of the great grey shrike, it was classified as a distinct species in 2017. Six subspecies are recognised.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Nov 1, 2026Tsawwassen, BC V4M 4G4, CanadaObserver: pdawson9229View observation from Nov 1, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 31, 2026Delta, BC, CanadaObserver: wikinoseView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 18, 2026Coquitlam, BC V3C 5X9, CanadaObserver: Mick ElliotView observation from Oct 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 18, 2026Burnaby, BC V5A 2H5, CanadaObserver: cathlenaView observation from Oct 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Mar 27, 2026Colony Farm, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Mar 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Dec 28, 2025Port Coquitlam, BC, CanadaObserver: sugaressView observation from Dec 28, 2025 on iNaturalist