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Lanius

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Noun1.Lanius - type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikesLanius - type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikes
bird genus - a genus of birds
butcherbird - shrikes that impale their prey on thorns
Lanius lucovicianus, loggerhead shrike - a common shrike of southeastern United States having black bands around the eyes


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Local custom holds that if the god Olor only had six, no mere mortal should have more; his son Prince Lanius is labeled a "bastard.
verticalis Say, western I R kingbird Family Laniidae (shrikes) Lanius excubitor Linnaeus, N R northern shrike L.
 
 
 
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