I wonder if this is the House Crow that was sighted some weeks back?
Carl Clifford
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> Date: 12 February 2015 2:14:37 pm AEDT
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] DEDJTR media release - Nothing to crow about
>
> Please find attached a media release on a house crow that was recently
> sighted. I have also published on our facebook page if you would like to
> share.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/DELWPPortPhillip?ref=hl
>
> Nothing to crow about
>
> The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
> (DEDJTR) is calling on all bird watchers to be on the lookout for a single
> House Crow that has been sighted in the City and South Bank area.
>
> The House Crow (Corvus splendens) is a highly destructive bird species
> originating from Asia and is classified as a prohibited pest in Victoria
> and banned Nationally.
>
> Biosecurity Manager Adam Kay said: “We are urging people who have seen a
> House Crow to report sightings, dates and locations by calling 136 186 or
> by email ”
>
> “This species has been seen near Flinders Street Station, the Shrine of
> Remembrance and around Southbank in the last few months.
> “House Crows have a black bill, black eyes and pale grey, non-glossy toned
> feathers on the nape, neck and lower breast.
>
> “Their wings and head have metallic-greenish, glossy plumage with
> blue-purple sheen on the forehead, crown, throat, back, wings and tail.
> “House Crows are smaller and more slender than other similar Australian
> native birds, such as the Australian Raven, Little Raven, Forest Raven and
> Little Crow.
> “Overseas they are a major pest for the agriculture and horticulture
> industries causing severe damage to crops.
>
> “House Crows have not established in Australia, however they have a
> history as stowaways on cargo ships, including those occasionally
> travelling to Australia.
>
> “Early detection of House Crows is critical to preventing the
> establishment of this species in the wild in Australia.”
> To report sightings email or call
> 136 186.
>
>
>
> Brigid Ennis | Media and Communications Adviser | Port Phillip Region
> Regional Services | Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning
> level 7, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, VIC
> T: 03 9637 9480 | M: 0427 092 731| E:
> www.delwp.vic.gov.au
> I work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
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