Grey Currawong

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Strepera versicolor

Grey Currawong, a reference photo
Photo: John Anderson · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

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. It is a large crow-like bird, around 48 cm (19 in) long on average; with yellow irises, a heavy bill, dark plumage with white undertail and wing patches. The male and female are similar in appearance.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Grey Currawong 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
Artamidae
Species
Strepera versicolor

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