A bold and intelligent songbird that forms large winter flocks and is known for its distinctive ringing calls.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Galalu
At a glance
FamilyWoodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatIt is a predator which has adapted well to urbanisation and can be found in parks and gardens as well as rural woodland.
Best timeReported across most months in New South Wales, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
730611approx 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
In flight, white rump (most subspecies), undertail, tail tip, and primary bases distinctive. Gray Currawong lacks white rump and has narrow pale trailing edge to wing. Smaller Australian Magpie extensively white in upperparts.
Behavior
Common in woodlands and parks, foraging singly, in pairs, or groups from ground level to treetops.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory