The grayish nape and sides form a paler collar that contrasts with the glossy black body.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyCrows, Jays, and Magpies
SizeMedium
RarityRare
HabitatThe subspecies C. s. zugmayeri is found in the dry parts of South Asia and Iran and has a very pale neck collar.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from March.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Antonio Xeira
Range map
Range map
27visible hotspots
127visible records
3states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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
Found in a wide range of habitats mostly around human habitation.
Behavior
Primarily a scavenger, feeding on leftover rubbish from humans.
Gallery
Regional timing
Western Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria