Black Butcherbird

Description:

The Black Butcherbird is an all black, rather crow-like bird with a thick silvery bill with a black point.

Habitat:

Park land

Notes:

Butcherbirds are predatory birds that feed on animals such as insects, lizards and snakes, other small birds and small mammals, as well as scavenging Their common name derives from their habit of taking these items of prey and impaling them on, for example, a broken branch. The predatory habits are reflected in their strong straight bill, with a sharp hook at the end.