Black-backed Butcherbird vs Grey Butcherbird
Cracticus mentalis compared with Cracticus torquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Butcherbird | Grey Butcherbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cracticus mentalis | Cracticus torquatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Artamidae | Artamidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.1 cm (11.1 in) | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Weight | 87.0 g (3.07 oz) | 90.83333333333333 g (3.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Butcherbird
Least Concern
Grey 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.