About the Tagula Butcherbird
The Tagula butcherbird is a species of bird in the family Artamidae. It is endemic to the lowland forests of Tagula Island in Papua New Guinea. It occupies less than 800km2 and has an estimated population of 11,500 to 23,000 individuals.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Cracticus louisiadensis |
| Species Codes | tagbut1, TABU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tagula Butcherbird belong to?
The Tagula Butcherbird (Cracticus louisiadensis) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tagula Butcherbird?
The Tagula Butcherbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tagula Butcherbird?
The Tagula butcherbird is a species of bird in the family Artamidae. It is endemic to the lowland forests of Tagula Island in Papua New Guinea. It occupies less than 800km2 and has an estimated population of 11,500 to 23,000 individuals....
Where can I report a Tagula Butcherbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Tagula Butcherbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tagbut1, or on iNaturalist.
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