ID Question

[Dave Walz]

Here is a picture I took last summer. I was wondering if anyone could help me ID this bird. Thanks in advance for your help.

[John Hawkins]

I beleive it is a Loggerhead Shrike

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Did you photograph the bird in Florida? Location is always helpful in IDing birds. I agree with John, it is a Loggerhead Shrike.

[John Chardine]

I agree, Loggerhead Shrike. The thick, black mask sets the species off from the related Northern, and assumed Florida location fits the Loggerhead range much better. This looks like a young bird based on the buff feathers on the head and the barring.