StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height49 cm
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"Gray Currawongs are skilled mimics capable of imitating other birds, dogs, and even human-made sounds like car alarms."
Field Guide
Gray Currawong
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The Gray Currawong is a large Australian native bird, closely related to butcherbirds and magpies. It is known for its crow-like appearance, bright yellow eyes, and distinctive "clinking" call. Found across southern Australia, its plumage varies by regionfrom pale gray in eastern states to nearly black in Tasmania and Western Australia. Often mistaken for crows, this adaptable bird plays an important role in Australia's ecosystems.
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