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Torresian Crow
Corvus orru
Torresian Crow (Corvus orru) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of Australia & Oceania.
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The Torresian Crow (Corvus orru) 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 orru
Quick facts
- Weight
- 508 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Not Evaluated
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Torresian 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 Torresian Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Torresian Crow (Corvus orru) is a member of the Corvidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Moluccas, New Guinea region, and Australia (except s).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 508 g, with a wing length of about 32.7 cm and a tail of around 16.7 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 5.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Torresian Crow?
The Torresian Crow is a large bird that weighs around 508 g.
Where does the Torresian Crow live?
The Torresian Crow is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Moluccas, New Guinea region, and Australia (except s), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Torresian Crow belong to?
The Torresian Crow (Corvus orru) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Torresian Crow eat?
The Torresian Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Torresian Crow migrate?
The Torresian Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Torresian 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 Torresian Crow make?
1 real field recording of the Torresian Crow — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Torresian Crow's range?
The Torresian Crow has a mapped global range of about 5.4 million 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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Guides for this bird
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