Bismarck Crow
Corvus insularis
Bismarck Crow (Corvus insularis) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of Australia & Oceania.
The Bismarck Crow (Corvus insularis) is a member of the Corvidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 508 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Corvus
- Species insularis
Where it lives
New Hanover (=Lavongai), New Ireland, New Britain and satellites (eastern Bismarck Arch.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 508 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bismarck Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Bismarck Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bismarck Crow (Corvus insularis) belongs to the Corvidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU New Hanover (=Lavongai), New Ireland, New Britain and satellites (e Bismarck Arch.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 508 g, with a wing length of about 31.2 cm and a tail of around 15.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 45,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bismarck Crow?
The Bismarck Crow is a large bird that weighs around 508 g.
Where does the Bismarck Crow live?
The Bismarck Crow is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU New Hanover (=Lavongai), New Ireland, New Britain and satellites (e Bismarck Arch.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bismarck Crow belong to?
The Bismarck Crow (Corvus insularis) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bismarck Crow eat?
The Bismarck Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Bismarck Crow migrate?
The Bismarck Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bismarck Crow endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Bismarck Crow make?
1 real field recording of the Bismarck Crow can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Bismarck Crow's range?
The Bismarck Crow has a mapped global range of about 45,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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