White-winged Chough

Australian Mudnesters 👁 137 views Updated 2026-11-01

White-winged Chough (<em>Corcorax melanorhamphos</em>) is a species of Australian Mudnesters (<em>Corcoracidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

White-winged Chough (Corcorax melanorhamphos) is a species of Australian Mudnesters (Corcoracidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Corcorax; binomial: Corcorax melanorhamphos; authority: (Vieillot, 1817).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Correct spelling of species name to melanorhamphos in accordance with ICZN Opinion 2380 (Case 3630).

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