Hooded Butcherbird
A species of Typical Butcherbirds Scientific name : Cracticus cassicus Genus : Typical Butcherbirds
Hooded Butcherbird, A species of Typical Butcherbirds
Botanical name: Cracticus cassicus
Genus: Typical Butcherbirds
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
Measuring 32–35 cm in length, the male and female are similar in appearance. The plumage is predominantly black and white, the bird bearing a black head, nape and throat, white underparts, rump, and back, and black and white mantle. The tail is black, with a broad white tip. The robust pale bluish-grey bill is hooked and tipped black. The iris is black or dark brown, and the legs and feet are dark grey to black. It can be distinguished from the black-backed butcherbird by its black throat. The hooded butcherbird has a complex fluting song, made up of many varied components. Birds may duet with each other, or mimic other species such as the rusty pitohui, little shrikethrush, spangled drongo, or helmeted friarbird. 
Size
35 cm
Feeding Habits
Hooded Butcherbird's diet consists of insects, larvae, spiders, fruit, and small vertebrates, including birds. Typically foraging in treetops near open areas, hooded Butcherbird is often observed in pairs or small groups.
Habitat
The hooded Butcherbird predominantly resides in lowland forest regions and areas of dense secondary growth. They favor environments that are in close proximity to human settlements. Commonly, they are observed within clearings of rainforests, at the edges of forests, and in garden spaces.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Behavior
The hooded butcherbird is carnivorous. Birds are found in pairs or small family groups. Records indicate breeding may occur at any time. Located on a branch 8.5–25 m above ground, the nest is a bowl constructed of twigs and sticks. Two or three pale olive-brown or -green eggs are laid, blotched darker brown and measuring 31.8-35.6 x 23.7-25.6 mm.
Distribution Area
Found on New Guinea and surrounding islands, the hooded butcherbird inhabits forested country mainly in lowland areas to elevations of 650 m, or occasionally 1450 m. It is fairly common and may also be found close to human habitation in coconut groves.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Butcherbirds Genus
Typical Butcherbirds Species
Hooded Butcherbird 
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