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Grey Butcherbird

Cracticus-torquatus

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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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Yes. What a handsome boy!

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 28, 2014
Submitted on Oct 14, 2014

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