Pied Currawong

Yep, that's them, Ashish. I had forgotten about the wood swallows being related. They really are a lovely group of birds.

Yes Lori got idea.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artamidae

Ashish, just a slight correction, currawongs are not crows (Corvids) - although they look very much like them. They are Cracticids, and thus related to butcherbirds and magpies.

Jodie... nice work..!! Crows are most important for Human's fate today..!! You made a Crow a very cute bird with spotting..!!

Amazing photos. I just checked out your other spottings and you clearly have good quality photos. LOVE the birds and colors. Have you considered the 2011 Wildlife Contest "Mission" Especially for the flying shots. Beautiful bird.

Great shots. The Pied is the one we don't have down here.