Bird family

Butcherbird calls

SongLark teaches 4 butcherbirds, from Birds of New South Wales. Butcherbirds can sound alike, so play each recording below, read what to listen for, and follow a bird to its own page to learn more.

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Birds of New South Wales

  • Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen

    Fluty, warbling phrases; often daytime chorus.

  • Grey Butcherbird Cracticus torquatus

    Rich, piping fluty phrases delivered from a high perch.

  • Pied Currawong Strepera graculina

    Ringing, far-carrying 'currawong' calls.

  • Pied Butcherbird Cracticus nigrogularis

    Gloriously clear, flute-like piping phrases.

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