Australian Raven
Corvus coronoides
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The Australian Raven is the largest corvid in Australia, found in open woodland, farmland, and coastal areas across southern and eastern Australia. Weighing about 660g with a wingspan of 71.2cm, it is entirely black with a shaggy throat hackle. It feeds opportunistically on carrion, invertebrates, small vertebrates, and human refuse.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 71.2 cm | 28.0 in |
| Weight | 660.0 g | 23.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 40-45 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies) |
| Genus | Corvus |
| Species | Corvus coronoides |
Distribution
Australian Raven has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Corvidae family