Shrike is a large, nocturnal creature that lives in large swaths of the world. Its name derives from the Latin word "shrike," which means "butcher." Shrikes are very aggressive in their hunting, and they usually stop at prominent places, such treetops or telephone pole. They are also very active during the winter, when other vertebrates are scarce. The great grey shrike, which lives in the northern hemisphere, is particularly good at this. Its beak is strong, and its head is large. Because its claws are not strong enough, it tends to eat its prey on its own,