Butcherbird

Butcherbird

The butcherbird is a beautiful creature straight from the horror movies. The 6 species of butcherbirds are predominantly carnivorous, impaling their prey on thorns. This gruesome habit is accompanied by the most melodious song. The butcherbird is a well loved bird for the song, which is often heard on moonlit evenings. Ranging in size from 10 to 23 inches the butcherbird has black and white plumage and stocky body. The butcherbird is found in Australia and New Guinea. [BM] {FW}