Other common name: Australian crow, Papuan crow
Scientific name Corvus orru
Origin
Native
Status
Protected
Colour
Solid blake plumage with a green and purple sheen and white undertone
Size
480–530 mm
Nesting habits
Makes stick nests high up in trees
No. of eggs
1–7, usually 5
Incubation
19–20 days
Feeding
Eats mostly grains, but may also feed on fruit, insects, other invertebrates, garbage, and carrion.
Impacts
May be a nuisance in urban areas due to the noise they produce and they may swoop to protect their nest.