About the Black-backed Butcherbird
The black-backed butcherbird is a species of bird in the family Artamidae. It is found in southern New Guinea and Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Cracticus mentalis |
| Species Codes | blbbut1, BBBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Butcherbird belong to?
The Black-backed Butcherbird (Cracticus mentalis) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Butcherbird?
The black-backed butcherbird is a species of bird in the family Artamidae. It is found in southern New Guinea and Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia....
Where can I report a Black-backed Butcherbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Butcherbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbbut1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies 24 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
24
Species in Family
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