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Black Currawong

Strepera fuliginosa

Least Concern
طول الجناح
51,0 cm
الوزن
375,5 g
الفصيلة
Artamidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

The Black Currawong (Strepera fuliginosa) is a bird species in the family Artamidae (woodswallows), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51 cm and a weight of 375.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

The Black Currawong is a large, entirely sooty-black bird with a heavy hooked bill, bright yellow eyes, and small white wing patches visible in flight. It is endemic to Tasmania, Australia, inhabiting dense mountain forests, subalpine scrub, and heathlands. An omnivore, it feeds on insects, berries, small vertebrates, and carrion, often foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 51,0 cm 20.1 in
الوزن 375,5 g 13.25 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Strepera
الأنواع Strepera fuliginosa

Distribution

Black Currawong has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black Currawong endangered?
The Black Currawong has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black Currawong?
The Black Currawong has a wingspan of 51.0 cm, weight of 375.5 g.
What order and family does the Black Currawong belong to?
The Black Currawong (Strepera fuliginosa) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae.

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