Australian Raven

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Corvus coronoides

Australian Raven, a reference photo
Photo: JJ Harrison (https://tiny.jjharrison.com.au/t/ZoQvcc05qhmjQ9eE) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Australian raven (Corvus coronoides) is a passerine corvid bird native to Australia. Measuring 46–53 centimetres (18–21 in) in length, it has an all-black plumage, beak and mouth, as well as strong, greyish-black legs and feet. The upperparts of its body are glossy, with a purple-blue, greenish sheen; its black feathers have grey bases. The Australian raven is distinguished from the Australian crow, and other related corvids, by its long chest feathers, or throat hackles, which are prominent in mature birds.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Australian Raven being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Corvidae
Genus
Corvus
Species
Corvus coronoides

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