About the Silver-backed Butcherbird
The silver-backed butcherbird is a small, shrike-like bird. It is almost identical to the grey butcherbird of which it considered by some authorities to be a subspecies, C. torquatus argenteus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Cracticus argenteus |
| Species Codes | sibbut1, SBBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silver-backed Butcherbird belong to?
The Silver-backed Butcherbird (Cracticus argenteus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Silver-backed Butcherbird?
The silver-backed butcherbird is a small, shrike-like bird. It is almost identical to the grey butcherbird of which it considered by some authorities to be a subspecies, C. torquatus argenteus....
Where can I report a Silver-backed Butcherbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Silver-backed Butcherbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sibbut1, 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
146
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