It can be distinguished from the similarly sized White-winged Chough, which has a longer tail with no white, a more slender down-curved beak and a red eye. A new species, Isospora streperae n. The common name comes from the call of the familiar Pied Currawong of eastern Australia.. By joining the biggest community of bird lovers in Australia, you can help us make a positive impact on the future of our native birdlife. In the west of its range, the Grey Currawong is the only currawong species to be found. 1846, pp. Also found in remnant vegetation on roadsides and farms, in orchards, and in suburban areas. sp., (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) is described from a single grey currawong bird (Strepera versicolour) (subspecies S. v. plumbea) in Western Australia.Sporulated oocysts (n = 32) are spherical to subspherical, with smooth colourless bilayered oocyst wall, 1.0 µm thick (outer layer 0⋅8 µm, inner 0.2 µm thick). PII: S0014-4894(14)00208-2 There are many ways you can help us help our native birds. BirdLife Australia is dedicated to creating a bright future for Australia’s birds. Tends to be more sedentary than the Pied Currawong. Conservation status. The Grey Currawong - Strepera versicolor - is widely distributed, mainly across the southern half of Australia, showing considerable variation in plumage. Mistletoebird Dicaeum hirundinaceum 78. We are the Australian partner of BirdLife International, Key Biodiversity Areas: Nature's Hotspots, 2019 BirdLife Photography Biennial Conference. Research, monitoring and evaluation underpin all our efforts. In the east, it can be distinguished from the Pied Currawong, S. graculina, by its less robust and less hooked bill, its generally greyer rather than black plumage, and its higher pitched, ringing or 'clinking' call. Currawong Strepera versicolor Grey Currawong versicolor South-eastern Grey Currawong yes Currawong Strepera graculina Pied Currawong graculina/ nebulosa Eastern Pied Currawong yes Darter Anhinga novaehollandiae Australasian Darter novaehollandiae Australian Darter yes Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird pacificus Eastern Dollarbird yes GREY CURRAWONG (western subspecies) Strepera. We always need more citizen scientists. versicolor S.v. "Clink! versicolor. The Grey Currawong inhabits a wide range of habitats from the coast to the semi-desert, including forests, woodlands, mallee, coastal and other heaths. Visit BirdLife Australia’s stunning conservation reserves and sanctuaries overflowing with native birdlife and other incredible flora and fauna. The members of BirdLife Australia, along with our supporters and partners, have been powerful advocates for native birds and the conservation of their habitats since 1901. In the west of its range, the Grey Currawong is the only currawong species to be found. Australian Raven Corvus coronoides perplexus 75. White Library is the most comprehensive ornithological library in Australia, containing thousands of books, journals, and media about birds and related topics. 19 November, 2011. The best place to look for it is here. raven). Anything and everything to do with the Barwon River. Strepera versicolor versicolor (e to se Australia) Strepera versicolor arguta (e Tasmania) ... Strepera versicolor plumbea (sw Australia) Foreign names . Despite their resemblance to crows and ravens, they are only distantly related to the corvid… The Grey Currawong (S. versicolor), whose range extends from about Sydney across to WA, and the Black Currawong, restricted to Tasmania, are quite similar to the Pied. The six distinct subspecies of the Grey Currawong have ranges from far south-western to south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. English: Grey Currawong français: réveilleur cendré, calibé cendré Türkçe: Boz kuravong Richard's Pipit Anthus novaeseelandiae bilbali 76. sp., (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) is described from a single grey currawong bird (Strepera versicolour) (subspecies S. v. plumbea) in Western Australia. Arthroleptidae, a frog family. A new species, Isospora streperae n. Description. The common name comes from the call of the familiar Pied Currawong of eastern Australia and is onomatopoeic. Grey Currawong in low flight, displaying the characteristic pattern with grey-streaked and grey-tipped flight feathers (photo courtesy of B. Hensen) [Near Peter Merrill Reserve, near Kingston, TAS, March 2016] Direct comparison of a Grey Currawong, front, with a Forest Raven, back (photo courtesy of B. Hensen) Request PDF | On Sep 2, 2014, Rongchang Yang and others published Isospora streperae n. sp. Currawongs are medium-sized perching birds that are native to Australasia. As its name suggests, it is predominantly dark in colour. The Grey Currawong builds a large shallow bowl-shaped nest of sticks in the outer canopy of a tree, usually about 5 m to 15 m above the ground. The 'Clinking Currawong', race arguta, is confined to Tasmania and the Bass Strait islands; the 'Black-winged Currawong', race melanoptera, is found in the mallee districts around the Victorian/South Australian border; the 'Brown Currawong', race intermedia, is found on the Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas, South Australia; the race plumbea replaces the nominate in the north-west of South Australia, the south-west of Northern Territory and the southern half of Western Australia; the race halmaturina is confined to Kangaroo Island, South Australia. In Tasmania, the 'Black-winged' subspecies can be distinguished from the Black Currawong, S. fuliginosa, by having white in its wings and a less massive beak. The nest is lined with dry grasses. It can be distinguished from the similarly sized White-winged Chough, which has a longer tail with no white, a more slender down-curved beak and a red eye. Grey Currawong (Strepera versicolor) bird call sounds on dibird.com. Our education programs share knowledge and experience in a friendly hands-on environment with staff and volunteers that know and love Australia's birds and their habitats. Title: Isospora streperae n. sp. Isospora streperae n. sp. Author: Rongchang Yang, Belinda Brice, Khalid Al Habsi, Aileen Elliot, Una Ryan . Grey Currawong (Strepera versicolor plumbea) Click to continue> Grey Currawong (Strepera versicolor versicolor) The Grey Currawong has six subspecies. A young bird; a cheeper. Description: The currawongs are a little larger than the Australian Magpie, somewhat smaller than most ravens, but broadly similar in appearance. The nest is lined with dry grasses. Your support makes a real difference. Want to know all about our native birds? You may have had the briefest glimpse or heard a snatch of its song, or perhaps it was a bird you have never seen before. We hold regular events and activities throughout the year and some have been taking place for decades. Red-eared Firetail Stagonopleura oculata (endemic) 77. In the west of its range, the Grey Currawong is the only currawong species to be found. Breeding in Australasia: s Australia; can be seen in 1 country. The Grey Currawong is an omnivore, eating small animals such as birds, rodents, frogs as well as eggs, insects, seeds, fruits and carrion (dead animals). : Medium to large (45 cm to 60 cm e.g. All subspecies have a white-tipped tail. The Grey Currawong builds a large shallow bowl-shaped nest of sticks in the outer canopy of a tree, usually about 5 m to 15 m above the ground. A Photographic Guide to Birds of Australia. Clunk!" Our members' magazine, journals, newsletters, and reports are all world-class. Visit us in Sydney Olympic Park where you can learn about, see and engage with Australian birds up close and personal. Author: Northern Territory Government Created Date: 12/21/2016 21:39:00 Title: Grey Currawong Last modified by: Aveen Ali plumbea. The Grey Currawong is known by at least 29 different colloquial names, reflecting the varied nature of the species: it has six different subspecies throughout its range in southern Australia. Isospora streperae n. sp. Your Garden: How to make it a safe haven for birds, Other Areas Nearby: improving the landscape for birds. You will discover the remarkable variety of birds that occur across Australia. Subspecific information 6 subspecies. The 'Clinking Currawong', race arguta, is confined to Tasmania and the Bass Strait islands; the 'Black-winged Currawong', race melanoptera, is found in the mallee districts around the Victorian/South Australian border; the 'Brown Currawong', race intermedia, is found on the Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas, South Australia; the race plumbea replaces the nominate in the north-west of South Australia, the south-west of Northern Territory and the southern half of Western Australia; the race halmaturina is confined to Kangaroo Island, South Australia. A new species, Isospora streperae n. Grey Currawong Strepera versicolor Species No. Northern Territory: Critically Endangered. 1846, "Descriptions of eleven new species of Australian birds", Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, vol. Grey Currawong Strepera versicolor plumbea (-/EN) Black-footed Rock-wallaby Petrogale lateralis (VU/NT) Bilby Macrotis lagotis (VU/VU) Brush-tailed Mulgara Dasycercus blythi (VU/VU) Common Brushtail Possum Trichosurus vulpecula vulpecula (-/EN) Some altitudinal migration, moving to lower areas in winter. versicolor plumbea: Common Name: Grey Currawong: Relatives in same Genus Black Currawong (S. fuliginosa) Pied Currawong (S. graculina) Clinking Currawong (S. versicolor arguta) Black-winged Currawong (S. versicolor melanoptera) Grey Currawong (S. versicolor versicolor) The Grey Currawong inhabits a wide range of habitats from the coast to the semi-desert, including forests, woodlands, mallee, coastal and other heaths. All subspecies have a white-tipped tail. Discover and identify the urban birds in your backyard. Similar to other currawongs in that it is a mainly dark bird with some white markings and a yellow eye, the Grey Currawong is however a highly variable species, with six distinct subspecies throughout its range. Curranwong Photo Gallery. They were formerly known as crow-shrikes or bell-magpies. Also found in remnant vegetation on roadsides and farms, in orchards, and in suburban areas. The western subspecies of the grey currawong is a large bird (head -body length up to 50 cm). The Grey Currawong is known by at least 29 different colloquial names, reflecting the varied nature of the species: it has six different subspecies throughout its range in southern Australia. They forage both on the ground and in trees, often on tree trunks using their bills as a probe for insects. plumbea Most of the upper and underbody is smoky -grey with a brownish tinge. Brown Songlark Cinclorhamphus cruralis Find places to watch birds in their native habitat. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from a grey currawong (Strepera versicolour plumbea) (Passeriformes: Artamidae) in Western Australia Article Sep 2014 Explore our vital programs, which focus conservation efforts on what needs to be done so that Australia's birds and their habitats flourish. The Australian grey crow-shrike or grey currawong (Strepera versicolor plumbea). Currawongs are three species of medium-sized passerine birds belonging to the genus Strepera in the family Cracticidae native to Australasia. Are there any distinctive features about the bird? Or you can… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. An act of flatulence; a fart. BirdLife Australia has a long and proud history of excellence in publishing. These include: the nominate ('originally named') race, versicolor, which is variably grey to grey-brown, with a white tail-tip, undertail and white across wings; the 'Clinking Currawong', race arguta, is a large, very dark form; the 'Black-winged Currawong', race melanoptera, is grey-black without any white on wings, but retains white undertail and tail tip; the 'Brown Currawong', race intermedia, is overall darker grey-brown than the nominate; race plumbea is darker and replaces the nominate race in the western parts of its range; race halmaturina is dark, with no white in wings and a narrow white tail band. You can participate and share in activities and projects with local experts all over Australia. This variation stems mostly from the tone of the grey colouration of their plumage (varying from light grey to sooty black) and the amount of white feathering in their wings (which ranges from none to prominent white patches). All Grey Currawongs have a distinctive, higher pitched, clear, ringing, clinking call. The H.L. Currawongs are three species of medium-sized passerine birds belonging to the genus Strepera in the family Artamidae native to Australia.These are the grey currawong (Strepera versicolor), pied currawong (S. graculina), and black currawong (S. fuliginosa).The common name comes from the call of the familiar pied currawong of eastern Australia and is onomatopoeic. Join as a member, volunteer, make a donation or a bequest. They forage both on the ground and in trees, often on tree trunks using their bills as a probe for insects. The Grey Currawong is an omnivore, eating small animals such as birds, rodents, frogs as well as eggs, insects, seeds, fruits and carrion (dead animals). The female incubates alone but both sexes feed the young. sp., (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) is described from a single grey currawong bird (Strepera versicolour) (subspecies S. v. plumbea) in Western Australia. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from a grey currawong (Strepera versicolour plumbea) (Passeriformes: Artamidae) in Western Australia . Currawongs are three species of medium-sized passerine birds belonging to the genus Strepera in the family Artamidae native to Australasia.These are the grey currawong (Strepera versicolor), pied currawong (S. graculina), and black currawong (S. fuliginosa).The common name comes from the call of the familiar pied currawong of eastern Australia and is onomatopoeic. The Grey Currawong (Strepera versicolor) is a large omnivorous bird found in southern Australia.Though crow-like in appearance and habits, it is a member of the Artamidae.. Join our community of dedicated volunteers that help monitor and collect important data on Australia’s birds. : 697 Band size: 10 (09) (1 of 2) Morphometrics: Three subspecies are illustrated above, but a further three subspecies are presently recognised and morphometrics and the distributions for all six subspecies are provided below: S.v. Although birds are usually quite easy to see, often they are more difficult to identify. Get involved by helping us gather and share information about your local birdlife. Though we edit our accounts for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information in those accounts. They are all dark birds varying from grey to grey-brown to grey-black. To confuse matters further, some subspecies may interbreed with one another, and they may also associate with Pied or Black Currawongs. A squab or young domestic pigeon still in the nest. 18-21 Grey Currawong (Strepera versicolor) is a species of bird in the Artamidae family. Strepera plumbea Gould, 1846 synonym AFD Published in: Gould, J. The Grey Currawong is so diverse in appearance that its six subspecies were originally thought of as separate species. We don't want to get you in a flap, but there's less than a month till Christmas! Our policies, submissions and campaigns make us the leading voice for Australia’s birds by influencing decision makers and stakeholders. We are also the meeting ground for everyone with an interest in birds from the curious backyard observer to the dedicated research scientist. Similar to other currawongs in that it is a mainly dark bird with some white markings and a yellow eye, the Grey Currawong is however a highly variable species, with six distinct subspecies throughout its range. These are the Grey Currawong (Strepera versicolor), Pied Currawong (S. graculina), and Black Currawong (S. fuliginosa). These include: the nominate ('originally named') race, versicolor, which is variably grey to grey-brown, with a white tail-tip, undertail and white across wings; the 'Clinking Currawong', race arguta, is a large, very dark form; the 'Black-winged Currawong', race melanoptera, is grey-black without any white on wings, but retains white undertail and tail tip; the 'Brown Currawong', race intermedia, is overall darker grey-brown than the nominate; race plumbea is darker and replaces the nominate race in the western parts of its range; race halmaturina is dark, with no white in wings and a narrow white tail band. Grey Currawongs Currawongs... 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