Torresian crow ( Corvus orru ) by stuart83

Photography • Animals • posted on May 12, 2007

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After some research I have managed to identify this crow. The torresian crow ( Corvus orru ) is a native Australian bird and is protected under State Wildlife Legislation (Nature Conservation Act 1992). It is a serious offence to harm crows. The crow plays an important role in natural pest management: they prey on insects and grubs, small rats and mice in grassland and woodland habitats and urban gardens. Crows remove road-killed animals by feeding on carrion, and disperse many native vegetation seeds through defecation. The long-term conservation of this species is necessary for maintaining biodiversity. Note: Their blue eyes turn white 3 years of age Thanks for looking comments/ critique welcome. Stuart