StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height48 cm
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"Black Currawongs occasionally cache food items for later use."
Field Guide
Black Currawong
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The Black Currawong (*Strepera fuliginosa*) is a large, crow-sized bird endemic to Tasmania and nearby islands in the Bass Strait. Known locally as the Black Jay, this species belongs to the family Artamidae, which includes butcherbirds and Australian magpies. With glossy black plumage, bright yellow eyes, and white markings on its wings and tail, it is a striking presence in Tasmania’s forests and highlands.
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