Spotted a Pied Currawong butchering a Crested Pigeon carcass yesterday at Kelly’s Swamp, Jerrabomberra Wetlands ( see video)
When I first saw it, the currawong was lying on its side on the ground, tugging at the carcass. Shortly afterwards, it dragged it up onto a nearby branch and continued plucking feathers and working on the pigeon.
What I found particularly interesting was how it tucked the pigeon’s neck into the crook of the branch to gain leverage while pulling at it. Each time the carcass slipped and fell to the ground, the currawong followed, retrieved it and repositioned it in the
same or another branch fork before continuing. This happened several times.
Fascinating to watch what appeared to be a deliberate technique for handling the carcass!
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