Although officially these birds are classified as common, I don’t see them very often. Now and then, though, I spot one in the local park or occasionally in our own backyard.
Grey Butcherbirds somewhat resemble our Laughing Kookaburras, but the Butcherbirds are significantly smaller.
In this photo, the Butcherbird is surrounded by much greenery. It’s perched in a large Pittosporum , heavy with orange fruit.
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Grey Butcherbird
We also have trees with orange fruit that the birds love. I wonder if they really like the color orange?
Interesting thought! Thanks for comment:)
To my untrained eye it does look like the kookaburra. What an unusual name for a bird though.
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I agree, David 🙂
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No they aren’t in your park for they are all in my garden. I try to appreciate “common” and exotic, but the greedy ones annoy me.
I wonder why they’ve chosen to hang out in your yard… I haven’t noticed their behaviour much since I so rarely see them.