Black Currawong

Strepera fuliginosa

Bird Life Endemic IUCN: Least Concern

About

Commonly called the Black jay it is endemic to Tasmania and the nearby islands within the Bass Strait.

Size

50 cm long with an 80 cm wingspan

Habitat

The Black Currawong occurs in a range of habitats in Tasmania, including mountain and lowland forests, coastal heath, grazing lands and suburban areas

Distribution

Tasmania including the islands in the Bass Strait

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Black Currawong
Scientific name: Strepera fuliginosa (Gould, 1837)
Family: Artamidae
Category: Bird Life › Perching Birds
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Least Concern

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Black Jay

Information Website

The Atlas of Living Australia

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