Definition of «currawong»

Currawong is a term used to describe several species of birds found in Australia and New Guinea. The name comes from an Aboriginal Australian word, "kurra," which means "noise" or "sound." Currawongs are known for their distinctive calls and are members of the family Corvidae, which also includes crows and ravens.

Sentences with «currawong»

Pied currawongs (Strepera graculina)-- a species of large black bird found in Australia — regularly feast on nestlings of the brown thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla, pictured). (sciencemag.org)
The researchers studied brown thornbills near Canberra, testing their reaction to a dummy currawong near their nest, coupled with recorded sounds of nestlings in distress. (sciencemag.org)
Tasmanian endemic birds such as the Tasmanian scrubwren, green rosella, black currawong and Tasmanian wedge - tailed eagle are popular sightings, whilst the marine offerings are spectacular including colonies of Australian fur seals, common dolphins and adorable little penguins. (australia.com)
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