Corcoracidae - Apostlebird, White-winged Chough

There are only two species in this family. They are both found in Australia.

They are very social birds and spend most of their time foraging through leaf litter searching for food and calling out to each other.

The white-winged chough is a large, black, crow-like bird with red eyes, a curved bill, and large white patches on its wings that are visible when it is in flight.

The apostlebird is brownish-gray and gets its name because it was said it always traveled in groups of 12 birds, like Jesus did with the 12 apostles. It actually travels in groups of 8-18 birds.

Did You Know?

The apostlebird is found in Australia.
The apostlebird is found in Australia.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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