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A slender, blackish medium-sized crow with a long bill.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyCrows, Jays, and Magpies
SizeMedium
RarityRare
HabitatOpen woodland, paddocks, suburban lawns, forest edge, and scattered tall trees.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from March.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Antonio Xeira
Range map
Range map
27visible hotspots
126visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
The grayish nape and sides form a paler collar that contrasts with the glossy black body. Found in a wide range of habitats mostly around human habitation.
Behavior
Primarily a scavenger, feeding on leftover rubbish from humans.
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