Corvus orru

Corvus orru

(Torresian Crow)

FAMILY

Corvidae

Species

Corvus orru

Common name

Torresian crow

Main colour

Black

Distinctive feature

Harsh voice fading at end, size 50 cm

Campus

Townsville

Description

This bird has a harsh voice which fades away towards the end, one of nature’s scavengers it is more common away from the coast. A black bird, with legs and feet black, eyes white, bill black.