StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height28 cm
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"Silver-backed Butcherbirds are accomplished vocalists that can sing beautiful duets with their partners, creating complex harmonies together."
Field Guide
Silver-backed Butcherbird
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The Silver-backed Butcherbird (Cracticus argenteus) is a native Australian songbird with a silvery appearance. This elegant ambush hunter is found in northern Australia's riparian landscapes with its beautiful rollicking song and graceful hunting style.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Silver-backed Butcherbird has been recorded.
- Edith FallsKey spot🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 1 species · seen 27 days ago
- Lake Argyle Tourist VillageKey spot🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 17 days ago
- Batchelor Holiday ParkKey spotNorthern Territory
- Charles Darwin National ParkKey spotNorthern Territory · 1 species · seen 110 days ago
- Darwin Waterfront PrecinctKey spotNorthern Territory
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