Australian Raven
Corvus coronoides
About This Species
Common across open woodland, farmland, and increasingly cities and towns in Australia, this large all-black corvid is best identified by its long, wailing call, often ending in a drawn-out falling note, delivered from a prominent perch. It forages on the ground and scavenges opportunistically, and is easiest to observe around open paddocks, coastal areas, and urban parks where it has become accustomed to people. It is present year-round and just as easy to find in any season.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- This is a habituated, adaptable species in many urban and farmland settings, but keep a respectful distance from any nest, as ravens can become defensive and will mob intruders that get too close.
- Native wildlife protection law in Australia varies by state and territory, so local rules on interference with nests or eggs should be checked rather than assumed uniform across the country.
- Avoid deliberately feeding wild birds, since it encourages unnatural concentrations and dependency around people.
LCAvesPasseriformesCorvidae
Seasonal Activity
938,008 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Corvidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.