Pied Currawong

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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.

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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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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