About the Banggai Crow
The Banggai crow, known as kuuyak in the Banggai language, is a member of the crow family from Banggai regency in the province of Central Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is listed as critically endangered by IUCN. It was feared extinct, but was finally rediscovered during surveys on Peleng Island off the southeast coast of Sulawesi by Indonesian ornithologist Mochamad Indrawan in 2007 and 2008.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Corvus unicolor |
| Species Codes | bancro1, BACR |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banggai Crow belong to?
The Banggai Crow (Corvus unicolor) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Banggai Crow?
The Banggai Crow is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Banggai Crow?
The Banggai crow, known as kuuyak in the Banggai language, is a member of the crow family from Banggai regency in the province of Central Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is listed as critically endangered by IUCN. It was feared extinct, but was finally rediscovered during surveys on Peleng Island off the ...
Where can I report a Banggai Crow sighting?
You can log sightings of Banggai Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bancro1, or on iNaturalist.
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