Large and slender crow-like bird. Adults dark grey or sooty black; patch of white under base of tail; tip of tail white; and conspicuous yellow eyes. Juveniles are more brown-grey with pale streaks over their head and body.

At a glance

Habitat Wide range of habitats, including eucalypt woodlands, mallee, shrublands, farmland and orchards
Size 52 cm long; wingspan 78 cm
Origin Endemic
Distribution Southern Australia
Descriptions
Distribution
Southern Australia
Habitat
Wide range of habitats, including eucalypt woodlands, mallee, shrublands, farmland and orchards
Size
52 cm long; wingspan 78 cm
Common Name Grey Currawong
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Endemic
Tags
Share
Distribution and map

Occurrences shown for the family Artamidae. Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia.

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
SubphylumVertebrata
SuperclassGnathostomata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
SuborderPasseri
InfraorderCorvida
FamilyArtamidae
GenusStrepera
SpeciesStrepera versicolor
Synonyms

Synonyms

There are no known synonyms for this species
References and dates
Original No original text available
Bibliography View page references
Added Mon 28 Dec 2020 @ 23:00 PM
Updated Sun 25 Sep 2022 @ 00:00 AM
Surveys View Survey List
Share your ❤️  Buy me a ☕
Files
Type Details Version Size Added Updated Links
There are no downloads or Files for this species at the moment

Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into trying to identify and ensure accurate identifications are made, and that the listed Descriptions, Sizes, Habitats and Distribution information is as accurate and valid as possible. Unfortunately, information in this arena is ever changing and as such no guarantee can be offered that it is correct or currently valid — the information is provided as a guide, and it is always suggested that you do a little research to ensure you have the latest and most accurate information. View the references or bibliography. Feedback and comments on the information provided are always welcome.