Figbird Sphecotheres viridis   Uncommon, resident: Pairs or small flocks in littoral rainforest and coastal scrubs, isolated native fig trees in coastal parks and urban areas. Nesting in a beachfront fig tree at Shellharbour, December 1956, and regularly at Primbee since 1993. Only recorded within 5 km of the coastline, with main population centres at North Wollongong, Port Kembla to Warrawong and Primbee, Dunmore to Kiama, Gerroa, Nowra and Greenwell Point. Regional population approximately 100 individuals. back to top
White-breasted Woodswallow Artamus leucorynchus Rare, nomadic: Record of a pair observed roosting at Seven Mile Beach, October 1986; a pair at Murrays Beach, Booderee NP, February 1987; and a bird at North Wollongong, November 1996. back to top
Masked Woodswallow Artamus personatus Rare, nomadic: Open forest and farmlands. Occurs in small numbers within foraging and breeding flocks of White-browed Woodswallows. A few near Wallacia, October 1977; several near Darkes Forest, October 1980; approximately 100 amongst 300 White-browed Woodswallows at Barren Grounds and Berry, October 1985; 30-50 at Jamberoo, Warilla and Comerong Island October 1994; 10 at Menangle, November 1995. back to top
White-browed Woodswallow Artamus superciliosus Uncommon, nomadic: Nomadic and irruptive. Small groups to large flocks (100+) usually observed October to November over open forest and farmlands along the tablelands,  with flocks of up to several hundred appearing every few years on the coast. Breeding recorded west of  the escarpment and along the lower Shoalhaven River floodplain. Rarely observed on the coastal plain north of Shoalhaven River. back to top
Black-faced Woodswallow Artamus cinereus Accidental, nomadic: Only record is of six birds observed near Barrallier, January 1975. back to top
Dusky Woodswallow Artamus cyanopterus Uncommon, breeding summer migrant: Pairs or small groups in open forest, woodland and heathland throughout the region. This species returns annually to favoured locations and may overwinter in some milder years. back to top
Little Woodswallow Artamus minor Accidental, nomadic: Lone bird observed near office at Cordeaux Dam in March 1983. Normally a bird of the interior. back to top
Grey Butcherbird Cracticus torquatus Moderately common, resident: Singly or pairs, often family groups after nesting, in open forests, woodlands, heathland, agricultural and settled areas throughout the region. back to top
Pied Butcherbird Cracticus nigrogularis Rare: Recorded from Camden and Moss Vale areas in 1839. Irregularly recorded in recent times from Helensburgh, just to the north of the regional boundary. Recent unconfirmed records from Nepean Dam and along the Tourist Road near Mt. Murray. Recently recorded just outside the study area at Helensburgh and Engadine. back to top
Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen Two subspecies in the region: G.t. tibicen, Black-backed Magpie Common, resident: Pairs or small groups in open forest and farmlands, parks, suburban areas with trees, and roadsides throughout the region. G.t. hypoleuca, White-backed Magpie Rare: Individuals and pairs have been observed in various parts of the region. Formerly moderately common at Wilton, though now apparently absorbed into the G.t. tibcen population. Recorded from Orangeville, July 1973,Bomaderry, February 1988, Jamberoo, December 1998.  back to top		G.t. tibicen G.t.hypoleuca
Pied Currawong Strepera graculina Common, resident: Forested areas. Forms flocks in autumn, moving to agricultural and coastal urban areas in winter. Birds banded at Austinmer recovered within a year 320 km south at Nethercote and 80 km south-west at Penrose. This species appears to have undergone a noticeable increase in urban environments since the early 1980s. back to top
Grey Currawong Strepera versicolor Uncommon, resident: Singly or in pairs in forest country of the tablelands. Occasionally flocks in autumn with over 30 observed at Belanglo SF, December 1982. Favours sandstone forests and edges of moister sclerophyll forests. Appears to move into the eastern tableland forests in winter and, rarely, appears as individuals along the coastal plain in cold winters.  back to top
Australian Raven Corvus coronoides Common, resident: Singly, pairs or small flocks up to 15 individuals. Found in most habitats and now considered a scavenger on urban rubbish dumps, beaches and parks. Loose flocks travel daily between foraging and roosting areas. back to top
Little Raven Corvus mellori Scarce, nomadic: Woodlands and adjacent pastures, generally throughout the tablelands, and occasionally along the coast. First record was of a bird killed by Australian Magpies, Gymnorhina tibicen, near Camden, September 1976; flocks of up to 64 birds recorded between Numbaa, Coolangatta and Nowra in 1977 and 1978; 70 near Robertson, February 1985; 50+ at Calwalla, June 1985; 9 at Berry, June 1989; a few at Barren Grounds September 1989; 53 at Moss Vale, October 1989; Glenquarry, 1994; 40 at Tallawarra, February 1998. Now regarded as resident in Robertson to Bowral area. back to top

go to Part 23, Catbird to Finches