Strepera graculina
Pied Currawong at Fyshwick, ACT
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| Strepera graculina | ArcherCallaway | 12 Dec 2016 | |
| Strepera graculina | roymcd | 12 Dec 2016 |
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4 comments
13 Dec 2016
Hi Ryu, coincidentally there's an interpretive picture at the corresponding J'bra bird hide (sorry I forget its name) that explains the behaviour as 'anting', in that the bird allows ants to crawl over it and remove ticks, mites etc.
A curious behaviour and a first for me. Cheers, Roy.
A curious behaviour and a first for me. Cheers, Roy.
13 Dec 2016
I recall that picture, when I first saw this I remembered that and noticed how very similar this was. Thanks for the info
14 Dec 2016
Yes, 'anting'. A behaviour exhibited by many bird species. I certainly recall seeing it indulged in by Australian Magpies, Pied Currawongs, Australian Ravens, chickens/hens, Magpie-larks, Blackbirds and Red Wattlebirds.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.162532-35.314094
- Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 10 Dec 2016 04:59 PM Recorded on
- roymcd Recorded by
Collections
- roymcd Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Strepera graculina Magpie or larger Other Birds Birds
Species information
- Strepera graculina Scientific name
- Pied Currawong Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1123.4m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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