StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height35 cm
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"Their name "butcherbird" comes from their habit of hanging prey on hooks or in forks."
Field Guide
Pied Butcherbird
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The Pied Butcherbird *(Cracticus nigrogularis)* is one of Australia's songbirds. This medium-sized native bird sports a bold black and white pattern that stands out in Australia's landscapes. Many Australians consider its hauntingly beautiful flute-like song to be the finest of all our native birds.
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