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General Information
 Description: The Torresian Crow is sometimes called the Australian
Crow. Its eyes have a white iris, the same as other Australian
Crows but it has snow white feathers at the base of the head and neck which
you can see when they are blown by the wind. It also shuffles its wings when
it lands. It grows from 48 to 50cm in length.
Voice:
The Torresian Crow's voice is quite different from the Australian raven. It
makes a nasal uk-uk-uk-uk-uk or sometimes an ok-ok-ok-ok sound which can get
very annoying when there are a lot together like at our school.
Habitat: The Torresian Crow ranges from
the tropical North of Australia to as far south as Brisbane on the
east coast where the birds seem to be adjusting well to city life.
Food: The Torresian Crow will eat just about anything. It has been
seen taking stranded fish on the seashore,
carrion, human food scraps, fruit and insects. It is adaptable and intelligent and has learned how to kill
and eat the introduced poisonous Cane toad without ingesting the poison by
flipping them onto their backs and delivering a fatal blow with its powerful
bill. On farms they recognize the significance of anyone carrying a gun and
quickly makes themselves conspicuous by their absence.
Breeding: The Torresian Crow
lays two to four eggs in large stick nest which is casket shaped. The nest
is made high in
the foliage of a tree, usually a eucalyptus, about 10m off the ground.
The breeding season is from September to February, and the female lays 3-5
eggs which she incubates. Adults mate for life and occupy permanent
territories where suitable trees and water are available.
Reference: Information -
Wikipedia, Cooloola Birds
Photo: © G. Crew, 2003
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