Pied Currawong
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Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies

Pied Currawong

Strepera graculina

LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
Family
Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The pied currawong (Strepera graculina) is a black passerine bird native to eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island. One of three currawong species in the genus Strepera, it is closely related to the butcherbirds and Australian magpie of the family Artamidae. Six subspecies are recognised. It is a robust crowlike bird averaging around 48 cm (19 in) in length, black or sooty grey-black in plumage with white undertail and wing patches, yellow irises, and a heavy bill.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.