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Lanius

Noun

Sense: Any bird from the Lanius genus, known for their predatory habits and hooked beaks.

Sample Sentence: The Lanius is a small bird with a distinctive black mask on its face.

Noun

Sense: A genus of passerine birds in the family Laniidae, commonly known as shrikes.

Sample Sentence: The Lanius is well-known for its habit of impaling its prey on thorns or spikes.

Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to or characteristic of the shrike family (Laniidae).

Sample Sentence: The Lanius adaptations for hunting and carrying prey are highly specialized.

Local

Sense: A type of bird that is particular to or commonly found in a specific locality or region.

Sample Sentence: The Lanius species is a local highlight of birdwatching in the northern regions.