Grey Currawong | 84/1993

The grey currawong is a large passerine bird native to southern Australia, including Tasmania. It is one of three currawong species and is closely related to the butcherbirds and Australian magpie.
It is a large crow-like bird, around 48 cm long on average; with yellow irises, a heavy bill, dark plumage with white undertail coverts and wing patches. The male and female are similar in appearance.
Overall, data on the social behaviour of the grey currawong is lacking, and roosting habits are unknown. It is generally shyer and more wary than its pied relative, but has become more accustomed to people in areas of high human activity in southwest Western Australia. Its undulating flight is rapid and silent. It hops or runs when on the ground.
There is some evidence of territoriality, as birds in the Wheatbelt maintain territories year-round. The grey currawong has been recorded harassing larger birds such as the wedge-tailed eagle, square-tailed kite and Australian hobby. The species has been observed bathing by shaking its wings in water at ponds, as well as applying clay to its plumage after washing.
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