Forest Raven
NameForest Raven
Common NameForest Raven
Scientific NameCorvus tasmanicus
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)115
Length (cm)51.5
Weight (g)575
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, including bill, legs, and feet. The feathers can show a purple-blue sheen in good light.
Vocalization / CallA deep, guttural 'korr-korr-korr' or 'kar-kar-kar' call, often slower and deeper than other Australian corvids.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Tasmania and parts of southern Victoria, Australia, including some Bass Strait islands.
Identifying FeaturesAll-black plumage, Stout, heavy bill, Pale blue eyes (adults), Deep, guttural call, Relatively large size
Description
The Forest Raven is a large, entirely black passerine bird with a stout bill and distinctive pale blue eyes in adults. It is an intelligent and adaptable species, often seen foraging on the ground in various habitats.
