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Pied Currawong

Pied Currawong

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2 months ago door Jacob
Spotted
The Pied Currawong is a large, intelligent, and omnivorous black bird with white patches on its wings, undertail, and at the base of its tail. It has striking yellow eyes and a heavy, pointed bill.
Where to spot
Common across eastern Australia and Tasmania. Found in forests, woodlands, parks, gardens, and urban areas, particularly in temperate regions.
How to spot
Listen for their distinctive 'curra-wong' call. Look for large, dark birds with yellow eyes and white patches in their wings (visible in flight) and undertail. Often seen in groups.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Often more active and vocal in cooler months or during migration to higher elevations in summer. Vocal at dawn and dusk.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) 5.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pied Currawong ( Strepera graculina).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Regurgitated Pellets of Strepera graculina.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Pied Currawongs are notorious nest predators, particularly affecting smaller bird populations, and are known to adapt well to urban environments, becoming quite bold.
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Jacob
2 months ago
Pied Currawong
Launceston, Tasmania
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