The Great Grey Shrike is a medium-sized bird known for its striking appearance, featuring a grey body, black mask, and white wing patches. This bird typically inhabits open areas, such as grasslands and farmlands, across parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a member of the shrike family and is recognized for its predatory behavior. Great Grey Shrikes are known for their unique hunting technique, often impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire to store food for later. Their diet mainly consists of insects, small mammals, and birds. This species is also known for its distinctive, loud calls that can be heard during the breeding season.