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Pied Butcherbird
Cracticus nigrogularis
-27.4493, 153.101
Field Notes
Description:
The Pied Butcherbird is a medium-sized songbird native to Australia. It grows about 35 cm (14 in) long and has black and white plumage. This is one of a pair of birds I see quite regularly. Very trusting and comfortable around humans, and also very inquisitive. I think they're beautiful birds, and I just adore their lovely black bibs. They always look like they're dressed up for dinner.
Habitat:
Spotted amongst the trees and gardens of the Metroplex on Gateway estate.
Notes:
This fellow was spotted sitting atop an Octopus Agave (Agave vilmoriniana). These plants are currently fruiting, and the flower spike is growing at a rapid pace. It has fast become a favourite perch for the butcherbirds, and every day they are going to go higher and higher.
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedAugust 14, 2014
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