RarityCommon
Height48 cm
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Bird Calls
5 recordings of the Pied Currawong
Did You Know?
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"Pied Currawongs can mimic other birds and human-made sounds like car alarms or whistles."
Field Guide
Pied Currawong
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The Pied Currawong is a large, black bird native to eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island. It is a familiar sight in forests, urban parks, and gardens. Its loud, melodious "curra-wong" call resonates across both bushland and suburban areas, making it a recognizable part of the soundscape in eastern Australia. Adaptable and opportunistic, this bird thrives in diverse environments, from coastal forests to cityscapes.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Pied Currawong has been recorded.
- Bunjil Reserve🔥 ActiveVictoria · 6 species · seen 10 days ago
- Turner Parkland🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 1 species · 2 sightings · seen 27 days ago
- Urambi Hills Nature Reserve🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 6 species · seen 2 days ago
- Wippi Reserve🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 5 species · seen 18 days ago
- Bromfield Swamp Viewing PlatformQueensland
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