Description Large bird with a black body, white-tipped tail feathers and white patches on the inside of the wing. Heavy beak and bright yellow eyes. 49 cm total length.
The Black Currawong is endemic to Tasmania. It is a loud and vocal species often heard at dusk and dawn. They can occur singularly, in pairs or in large flocks throughout winter. Roosts and breeds in the tree canopy, but spends most of its time foraging on the ground.
Author credit: Belinda Bauer / Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
Habitat Sub-alpine forest, woodlands, heathlands, coastal heath and agricultural land.
Food Omnivore
Range Tasmania
Credits: Map is from Atlas of Living Australia website at https://biocache.ala.org.au licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Species Description is from Museums Field Guide, Atlas of Living Australia at website at https://lists.ala.org.au Licensed under Creative Commons Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
