Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Bellmagpies and Allies :: Gray Butcherbird
Gray Butcherbird Cracticus torquatus
Described by: Latham (1801)
Alternate common name(s): Grey Butcherbird, Silver-backed Butcherbird, Grey Butcher Bird, Gray Butcher Bird
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
(1) N. Australia (ne. Western Australia w. to Port Hedland and in the Kimberleys and n. Northern Territory e. to Arnhem Land).
(2) S. Australia from cw. and s. Western Australia to sw. Northern Territory (Macdonnell Ranges at Ormiston Gorge Pound walk w. of Alice Springs), South Australia, nw. Victoria, interior New South Wales to nc. Queensland.
(3) E. Australia from w. Victoria (Big Desert Wilderness Park, Wyperfield National Park, and Hattah-Kulkyne National Park), e. New South Wales and se. Queensland.
(4) Tasmania (Bruny Island at Dennes Point).
Videos
No videos are available for this species
Sounds
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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