Species guide
Grey Butcherbird: how to recognise it
A bird of Oceania. Learn the marks that make it easy to identify, then practise with real photographs in Lore.
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- Scientific name
- Cracticus torquatus
- Family
- Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, and Currawongs
- Size
- About 26–32 cm
- Habitat
- Woodland, parks and gardens
- Found in
- Oceania
The key marks
A pale-bellied bird with a black head, a grey back and a strong, black-tipped hooked bill.
Voice
A clear, flute-like, musical song.
Good to know
It wedges prey in tree forks to store it for later.
Where and when
You can expect to find it in woodland, parks and gardens. Distribution changes with the seasons and from year to year, so check a recent local observation source before you go looking.