Australian Grey Butcherbird, Cracticus torquatus


This is one of four species of butcherbird which gets its name from its ability to hang prey on a thorn bush or in the fork of a tree. Unlike other raptors, its talons are not big enough to hold down prey while eating.


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Location: Tamworth Ausralia
Photo credit: © chris24 / Alamy / Afripics
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