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Grey Butcherbird

Cracticus-torquatus

Photo by pamsai
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Butcherbirds are magpie-like birds in the genus Cracticus. They are native to Australasia.

The adult Grey Butcherbird has a black crown and face and a grey back, with a thin white collar. The wings are grey, with large areas of white and the underparts are white. The grey and black bill is large, with a small hook at the tip of the upper bill. The eye is dark brown and the legs and feet are dark grey.

Habitat:

Phillip Island Wildlife Park

Notes:

Possibly a grey butcher bird

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