Silver-backed Butcherbird

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The Silver-backed Butcherbird is a distinctive songbird with a beautiful song, characterized by its black head and white body, featuring a grey 'saddle' or silver back, and a stout, hooked bill.

Where to spot

Found in northern and central Australia, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Inhabits mulga and acacia woodlands, and scrublands.

How to spot

Listen for its melodious, varied calls. Look for it perched in open woodland or scrub. The grey 'saddle' on its back distinguishes it from the Pied Butcherbird, which is entirely black and white.

When to spot

Resident year-round in its range. Most vocal during the breeding season (spring/summer).

Where to spot

Found in northern and central Australia, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Inhabits mulga and acacia woodlands, and scrublands.

How to spot

Listen for its melodious, varied calls. Look for it perched in open woodland or scrub. The grey 'saddle' on its back distinguishes it from the Pied Butcherbird, which is entirely black and white.

When to spot

Resident year-round in its range. Most vocal during the breeding season (spring/summer).

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This species exhibits cooperative breeding, where offspring from previous broods may assist their parents in raising subsequent broods, a common trait in some Artamidae members.

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