Black Currawong
Strepera fuliginosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="strepera-fuliginosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Currawong (Strepera fuliginosa) is a bird species in the family Artamidae (schwalbenstare), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 51,0 cm | 20.1 in |
| Gewicht | 375,5 g | 13.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
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2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Artamidae (Schwalbenstare) |
| Genus | Strepera |
| Arten | Strepera fuliginosa |
Distribution
Black Currawong has been recorded in 1 countries.
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