I got these pictures of this large bird, making loud distinct call at Brisbane QLD this afternoon. With white marking at the end of the tail, under the tail and under both wings. Is it a Pied Currawong ?
Regards,
Trac
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It could be (and probably is). Another possibility is grey currawong. They are sometimes a dark grey. However, they are less common than black (pied) currawongs.
soakes
Olinda, Victoria, Australia
Yes it is. The last pic shows why it is not a Grey.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/
Yes, definitely a Pied Currawong. You're getting better at identifying birds, Trac. You'll be a pro in no time!
M.M.
Thanks TheBirdLover, Soakes and Rawshorty.
Grey Currawong being less common than Pied is dependant on where you are in Aus!
and I thought that the location of Brisbane Qld shows why it is not a GC
Peter
To clarify, Grey Currawongs don't have the second white band at the base of the tail, hence this bird is a Pied
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera