Torresian Crow

Torresian Crow, Corvus orru

The Torresian Crow is one of six members of the Corvidae family found in Australia. Often confused with the Australian Raven, the only way to distinguish by distance is the call. The crow has a harsh, nasal staccato call while the raven has a slow, high drawn out "ah" call. If ever up close, the base feathers of the crow are white while the raven is grey. While both occupy all variety of habitats, the Torresian Crow is more common in tropical and coastal areas.

This particular photograph was taken in Caloundra, Australia which is certainly a coastal town.