Part of the assessment showed that the climates of the house crow’s overseas range and Australia are very similar. Does anyone have a solution on how to get rid of crows from their backyard? I disagree and believe that crows are a protected species in Australia and cannot be killed. Those with white bases to the hackle feathers are classified 'crows' while those with gray ones are 'ravens'. Many crow hunters do most of their hunting along flight lines of crows moving to roost. Crows are very efficient garbage disposal systems cleaning up dead animals and birds. The estimated population of crows is 31,000,000. That and depending on how nosy your neighbours are you would probably find youself dobbed in real quick. They can become a nuisance, raiding rubbish bins and dropping food scraps. Of the five native species of crow and raven found in Australia, the Torresian crow is the one most often encountered by Queenslanders around their homes. A NPWS permit is required before any reduction can be carried out. ..anyway these two are very foreward birds ,one is a little more cautious then the other but cant blame you for wanting one TM they are so beautiful ..the black is gorgeous ..I dont mind the call on these birds either . This is not entirely true. It is therefore important to quickly remove birds found in Australia. are protected at all times in South Australian waters. I dont know if it varies from state to state tho. In terms of evolution and survival fitness, corvids are very successful. 10 Really Weird Crow Facts. I believe that in QLD at least crows along with I think just about every other native animal, common or not is protected. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CROWS. One way to reduce the problem is to cut out the supplementary food sources. The estimated population of crows is 31,000,000. Crows and ravens are part of the Corvidae family of Australian native birds. These flight lines through urban areas are protected, those in rural areas are not. I have two regulars that come to my place every day ..I dont know wether they are a crow or raven ..is there a differance? According to this website, its illegal to kill crows or ravens in a few places in NSW. In our last top ten fact list about Crows we highlighted corvids from a scientific angle – they are intelligent, persistent, prolific, and hardy. we do not want to kill any but am in disagreement with someone that it is legal to kill crows in New South Wales under pest management. The IUCN Red List includes these Critically Endangered Australian animals: 10 Mammals 4 Birds 13 Fishes 7 Reptiles 15 Amphibians 37 Arthropods. They are protected animals so it is illegal to interfere with them. But I can see and hear significant differences between Australian magpies and crows. There are six members of the family found in Australia - three are called crows and three ravens, although there is very little difference between them and they look very similar. The Torresian crow (Corvus orru) is a native Australian bird and is protected under State Wildlife Legislation (Nature Conservation Act 1992).The crow plays an important role in natural pest management. First: I am not an ornthithologist. They can become a nuisance, raiding rubbish bins and dropping food scraps. In terms of evolution and survival fitness, corvids are very successful. Native crows. Crows are members of the genus Corvus and the family Corvidae (‘cor-vid-day’), which contains most crows, ravens and rooks. Crows are members of the genus Corvus and the family Corvidae (‘cor-vid-day’), which contains most crows, ravens and rooks. So, in fact crows might have somehow figured out that the best thing to do to live with their enemy was to get as close as possible, not stay away. In this list, we want to explore some of the stranger things about our favorite critter. Apparently you need a permit from such and such before they start any culling, anyways, take a look at the website, it explains it all there. We've had a bunch of them move into our area and they have begun ripping up our lawn First: I am not an ornthithologist. Yes, American crows are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Crows are scavengers. They prey on insects and grubs, small rats and mice in grassland and woodland habitats and urban gardens. For a start, magpies are black and white, and slightly smaller than crows (which are entirely black). These birds are generally called corvids and are found across much of the world. In Australia, there are five native crow species: Should they become established in Victoria they may be a threat to primary production industries, causing severe damage to agricultural and horticultural crops. The other person disagrees because he reckons crows injure and prey upon small livestock. However, it must be stressed that this criterion is rather arbitrary. Phone Fishwatch on 1800 065 522 for more information or to report an offence. That and depending on how nosy your neighbours are you would probably find youself dobbed in real quick. I believe that in QLD at least crows along with I think just about every other native animal, common or not is protected.