About the White-winged Chough
The white-winged chough is one of only two surviving species of the Australian mud-nest builders family, Corcoracidae, and is the only member of the genus Corcorax. It is native to southern and eastern Australia and is an example of convergent evolution as it is only distantly related to the European choughs that it closely resembles in shape, and for which it was named.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-winged Chough and Apostlebird (Corcoracidae) |
| Species | Corcorax melanorhamphos |
| Species Codes | whwcho1, WWCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Chough belong to?
The White-winged Chough (Corcorax melanorhamphos) belongs to the White-winged Chough and Apostlebird family (Corcoracidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Chough?
The white-winged chough is one of only two surviving species of the Australian mud-nest builders family, Corcoracidae, and is the only member of the genus Corcorax. It is native to southern and eastern Australia and is an example of convergent evolution as it is only distantly related to the Europea...
Where can I report a White-winged Chough sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Chough on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwcho1, or on iNaturalist.
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