Rather than an intergalactic conflict, however, the muse for the Böker Blackjay is a somewhat rare and captivating Tasmanian bird. Reminiscent of a large crow, the black currawong (aka blackjay) is a ...

The bird’s flight is strong and steady, with wings rarely flexed above horizontal. Polytypic. Length 11.5". A nearly unmistakable dark blue, black-crested jay with variable white or blue ...