About the Black Currawong
The Black Currawong (Strepera fuliginosa) is a species of bird in the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 24 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code blacur2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Strepera fuliginosa |
| Species Codes | blacur2, BLCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Currawong belong to?
The Black Currawong (Strepera fuliginosa) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Currawong?
The Black Currawong is a member of the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black Currawong sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Currawong on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blacur2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies 24 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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