The loggerhead shrike makes a buzzing “Jehrr” “zzchrr” and repeats these noises. Both females and males sing. In the spring their bubbly mating songs can be heard. The shrike song is made up of low warbles and harsh, squeaky notes. During the mating season the shrike makes a variety of shrieks. Shrikes make a “tink tink” sound when they are scared. When another shrike enters its territory, it makes a “bzeek” sound and repeats that sound over and over again. The shrike protects its feeding area with loud disturbing calls. The “shrike” part of the name actually comes from the high pitched shrieks the shrike can make.

This is a drawing of the loggerhead shrike.	This is photograph of a loggerhead shrike.