




Corvus brachyrhynchos
The American Crow is a smart, black bird that loves to chat! You can often see them flying in groups or hopping around in parks.
Habitat: Open fields, parks, and forests.
The American Crow is a medium-sized bird with entirely iridescent, glossy black plumage covering its body, beak, and legs. It has a robust body, a strong, straight bill, and a distinct fan-shaped tail, which helps distinguish it from the larger, wedge-tailed Common Raven.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
318
A group of American Crows is famously called a "murder."
Crows have been seen 'mobbing' large birds of prey to chase them away.
Crows sometimes lead predators to other bird nests to steal their eggs!
They can mimic a wide range of sounds, even human speech!
American Crow can use sticks or stones as tools because of their problem-solving intelligence, helping them access hidden food sources.
American Crow can remember human faces for years because of their advanced cognitive abilities, helping them identify threats or helpers.
American Crow can communicate complex messages using over 25 distinct calls, helping them coordinate group activities and warn of predators.
Omnivores eating insects, seeds, fruit, eggs, small animals, and carrion.

Bubo virginianus
Major predator of crow eggs and young.

Sciurus carolinensis
Crows sometimes raid nests for squirrel young.
Diabrotica virgifera
Consumes insect pests like rootworms in fields.
Platanus occidentalis
Nests in tall trees like sycamores.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Crows are friendly but can be loud. It's best to watch them from a distance.
40-50 cm
85-100 cm
0.3-0.6 kg
7-8 years
60 km/h
Omnivores eating insects, seeds, fruit, eggs, small animals, and carrion.
Open fields, parks, and forests.
Foraging
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New York, US
You might spot Mute Swan, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Virginia Bluebells and Great Golden Digger Wasp.
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Ohio, US
You might spot African Lion, Komodo Dragon, and Tiger.
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New Hampshire, US
You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Northern Cardinal, and Chipping Sparrow.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Northern Fur Seal, Common Tern, and Harbor Seal.
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Illinois, US
You might spot European Starling.
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