Grey Currawong

Strepera versicolor

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Cracticidae

About

The grey currawong (Strepera versicolor) is a large passerine bird native to southern Australia, including Tasmania. One of three currawong species in the genus Strepera, it is closely related to the butcherbirds and Australian magpie of the family Artamidae.

Fun Fact

The smallest of the six subspecies, it has a shorter wing and tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Tasmania, where it is more common in the eastern parts, but is absent from King and Flinders Islands in Bass Strait.

Diet

Eats berries of introduced plants such as Pyracantha angustifolia and P.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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