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Black Currawong

Strepera fuliginosa

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
51,0 cm
Khối Lượng
375,5 g
Họ
Artamidae
Bộ
Passeriformes
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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 51,0 cm 20.1 in
Khối Lượng 375,5 g 13.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2-4

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Họ Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Strepera
Loài Strepera fuliginosa

Distribution

Black Currawong has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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