There are six distinct subspecies of Grey Currawong in Australia but the resident form here is the Black-winged Currawong, race melanoptera. At 50cm long and with those yellow eyes and impressive bill, it's certainly a striking bird. There is a breeding pair in residence - and they've successfully raised at least one chick that I've observed. Not long ago I heard first, then saw a major dispute between resident birds and another pair who'd entered their territory.
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December 2018
January - Superb Fairy-Wren
Feb - Eastern Yellow Robin March - NH Honeyeater April - Crimson Rosella May - Grey Currawong June - Grey Shrike-thrush July - Red-browed Finch Aug - White-browed Babbler Sept - Australian Ringneck Oct - Striated Thornbill Nov-Y-t Black Cockatoo Dec - Australian Magpie |