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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Artamidae

Black-backed Butcherbird

Cracticus mentalis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
25 cm
Body Mass
77 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 87

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 87).

DEF 54

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 54).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: South-central & Southeastern New Guinea and Cape York Pen. (Northeastern Australia) Habitat: Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cracticus mentalis mentalis

    Trans-Fly (sc New Guinea) and s coast of se New Guinea

  • Cracticus mentalis kempi

    Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia)

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cracticus mentalis

Which family does it belong to?

Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Peltops (Artamidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: South-central & Southeastern New Guinea and Cape York Pen. (Northeastern Australia)

Sources & credits

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