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Gray Butcherbird

Cracticus torquatus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
grybut1, GRBU

About the Gray Butcherbird

The grey butcherbird is a widely distributed species endemic to Australia. It occurs in a range of different habitats including arid, semi-arid and temperate zones. It is found across southern Australia, but is absent from the deserts of central Australia and the monsoon tropics of northern Australia. It has a characteristic rollicking birdsong. It appears to be adapting well to city living, and can be encountered in the suburbs of many Australian cities including Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Hobart. The grey butcherbird preys on small vertebrates including other birds.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyWoodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae)
SpeciesCracticus torquatus
Species Codesgrybut1, GRBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Gray Butcherbird belong to?

The Gray Butcherbird (Cracticus torquatus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Gray Butcherbird?

The grey butcherbird is a widely distributed species endemic to Australia. It occurs in a range of different habitats including arid, semi-arid and temperate zones. It is found across southern Australia, but is absent from the deserts of central Australia and the monsoon tropics of northern Australi...

Where can I report a Gray Butcherbird sighting?

You can log sightings of Gray Butcherbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grybut1, or on iNaturalist.