Crow Torresian

Spiritually, crows symbolize transformation, mystery, intelligence, and messengers from the spirit world, often representing deep change, wisdom, and the bridge between worlds, with meanings ranging from omens of death (as rebirth) to carriers of knowledge, reflecting their clever, adaptable nature. They signify new beginnings emerging from endings, encouraging problem-solving and embracing life's cycles.

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(P) Pristine. (AB) Above Average) (A) Average-some Defective . (F) Fair-Defective 

The Torresian Crow is common in the northern half of Australia, where it may interact with other species of crows and ravens, especially at sites of abundant food. They usually build their bulky stick nests in the tops of tall eucalypts, generally in the shade in the lower section of the crown, but many choose to build on artificial nest-sites instead, such as power poles, pylons or windmills — on the road to Mount Isa in western Queensland each power pole is decorated with its own nest.

 The Torresian Crow is a large glossy black crow with short throat hackles (feathers). The feathers of the head and neck have white bases. The eye is white with a fine blue eye-ring. Immature birds are duller black with a brown eye. When landing, this species characteristically shuffles its wings. It will be seen outside breeding season in large flocks. It has also been called the Australian Crow.

 The Torresian Crow is found across northern Australia and in Western Australia, from Geraldton to Norseman. It is more common in coastal and tropical areas, being only patchily distributed inland. It is also found in Papua New Guinea, the Moluccas and New Britain. It is the most common corvid (crow or raven) of coastal towns from Forster, New South Wales to Brisbane, Queensland and also in Darwin, Northern Territory.