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The species Banggai Crow is possibly extinct. |
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- Corvus unicolor
Identification
39 cm. Black, dark iris, short tail. Smaller than Slender-billed Crow which has also a longer tail and a more massive bill.
This species is critically endangered and was thought to be perhaps extinct. The Indonesian Ornithologist's Union declared the rediscovery of the species on Peleng Island in 2008. However other authorities like Birdlife don't feel that these reports are confirmed beyond doubt due to the possible confusion with Slender-billed Crow and the difficulty of observations in deep forest.
Distribution
Banggai Archipelago, Indonesia.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical lowlands and moist forest.
Behaviour
Nothing known
