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)