StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height27 cm
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"Their complex social structure includes coordinated family singing of a territorial song."
Field Guide
Gray Butcherbird
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The Grey Butcherbird *(Cracticus torquatus)* is a medium-sized native Australian bird with black and white plumage. These birds are found in Australia's woodlands and suburban gardens. Their sweet, rollicking song contrasts with their predatory nature, making them one of Australia's most charismatic backyard visitors.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Gray Butcherbird has been recorded.
- Farrer Ridge Nature Reserve🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 4 species · seen 2 days ago
- Tuggeranong Hill🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 2 species · seen 7 days ago
- Bruce Ridge Nature ReserveAustralian Capital Territory · 2 species · seen 131 days ago
- City ParkTasmania
- Currawong Bush ParkVictoria
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