About the Hooded Butcherbird
The Hooded Butcherbird (Cracticus cassicus) is a species of bird in the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 24 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code hoobut1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Cracticus cassicus |
| Species Codes | hoobut1, HOBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Butcherbird belong to?
The Hooded Butcherbird (Cracticus cassicus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Butcherbird?
The Hooded Butcherbird is a member of the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Hooded Butcherbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Butcherbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoobut1, or on iNaturalist.