Grey Butcherbird

Cracticus torquatus

Bird Life Endemic IUCN: Least Concern

About

The adult has An upper body that is grey with the underparts white and the face and top of head black with a white stripe around the neck. The wings are grey.

Another of Australia's swooping birds that feature loud cries and swoop at your face if you get to close to their nests

Size

Body up to 30 cm long

Habitat

Wooded habitats, including in suburban areas

Distribution

Widely distributed species endemic to Australia found in all states.

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)
  1. BirdLife Australia (accessed 2021-11-23 11:33:29)
  2. BirdLife International. 2016. Cracticus torquatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 (accessed 2021-11-23 11:35:26)
  3. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-11-23 11:35:43)

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