Silver-backed Butcherbird vs Black-backed Butcherbird
Cracticus argenteus compared with Cracticus mentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Silver-backed Butcherbird | Black-backed Butcherbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cracticus argenteus | Cracticus mentalis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Artamidae | Artamidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 91.2 g (3.22 oz) | 87.0 g (3.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Silver-backed Butcherbird
Least Concern
Black-backed Butcherbird
About These Birds
Black-backed Butcherbird
The Black-backed Butcherbird is a medium-sized butcherbird of open woodland, forest edges, and mangroves in the Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia and southern New Guinea. It has a white body with a black back and head and a powerful hooked bill. It is an adept hunter, impaling prey such as insects, lizards, and small birds on thorns.