Pied Currawong
Strepera graculina
Aves › Passeriformes › Cracticidae › Strepera
Conservation status: least_concern
This black passerine bird is omnivorous, feeding on things like berries, seeds, invertebrates, and young marsupials. It is a predator that has adapted well to urbanisation, and can be found in parks and gardens as well as rural woodland.
How To Identify
The Pied Currawong is a moderately large passerine, notable for its striking black plumage contrasted with pale grey or white on the wings and tail edges. It has an overall sleek appearance, giving it a distinct 'pied' (patchy color) look.
Habitat
It typically inhabits eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and wet sclerophyll forests across eastern Australia, from tropical rainforests to temperate regions.
Behaviour
Pied Currawongs are highly social birds that often gather in large, noisy flocks and are known for their aggressive behaviour towards smaller birds, sometimes raiding nests for eggs and chicks.
Native Range
The pied currawong is native to eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island.
Did You Know?
Pied Currawongs are excellent mimics that can imitate the calls of other bird species and even mechanical sounds, making them ventriloquists of the bush. They are also known for their loud, distinctive 'currawong' call that echoes through forests and woodlands.
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