Corvus coronoides
The Australian Raven (Corvus coronoides) is a large, all-black passerine bird, instantly recognizable by its robust build, broad head, and substantial black bill. Adults typically measure 50-53 cm in length with a wingspan nearing 100 cm and weigh around 650 grams. A key field mark distinguishing it from other Australian corvids is the prominent ruff of long, dark hackle feathers on its throat, which are erected during vocalizations, and its distinctive white iris in adulthood. Taxonomically,...
The Australian Raven is highly adaptable, inhabiting a wide range of environments including woodlands, open forests, agricultural lands, urban parks, and even coastal regions. It thrives from sea level up to montane areas, preferring open country near a scattering of tall trees for nesting and ro...
This highly omnivorous and opportunistic species consumes a broad diet of insects, carrion, small mammals, nestlings, reptiles, fruits, seeds, and human food scraps, often foraging on the ground.
Australian Ravens are diurnal and highly intelligent birds, active from dawn to dusk, often roosting communally in large aggregations outside the breeding season. Their foraging strategies are remarkably diverse, involving ground scavenging, opportunistic predation on insects and small vertebrate...
The Australian Raven is a resident species found widely across eastern and southern Australia, including Tasmania. Its breeding range encompasses virtually all of New South Wales, Victoria, southeastern Queensland, South Australia, and the island of Tasmania. Unlike many bird species, it does not...
Least Concern
- Adult Australian Ravens are easily identified by their prominent white iris, distinguishing them from similar-looking Australian corvids like the Forest Raven and Little Raven, which retain dark irises. - Their diagnostic call is a slow, drawn-out 'ahh-ahh-ahh-aah', often described as a 'gargle...