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Hooded Crow
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Hooded Crow
Corvus cornix
The Hooded Crow is a clever bird with a shiny black head and a gray body. They are known for their intelligence and can often be seen in parks and fields, looking for food.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Hooded Crow has a distinctive ash-grey body with a contrasting glossy black head, throat, wings, and tail. This two-toned plumage makes it easily identifiable and different from other all-black crow species. Its sturdy build and strong beak are also noticeable features.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCorvidaeGenusCorvus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Hooded Crows can recognize individual human faces and remember them for years!
Hooded Crows have regional 'dialects' in their calls, like different accents!
These smart birds have been seen dropping hard nuts from heights to break them open.
They sometimes 'cache' or hide surplus food for later, remembering where they buried it.
Special abilities
Ability
Clever Problem Solver
Hooded Crows can figure out complex puzzles to access food because of their large brains, helping them survive in varied environments.
Ability
Resourceful Tool User
Hooded Crows have been observed using sticks or stones to get food, showing advanced cognitive abilities that help them forage.
Ability
Adaptable Mimic
Hooded Crows can imitate various sounds, including human speech and other animals, because of their flexible vocal cords, aiding communication.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 45-50 cm
- Wingspan
- 90-105 cm
- Weight
- 0.4-0.6 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 50 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 4-6
- Incubation
- 18-20 days
Diet & Feeding
The Hooded Crow is a super adaptable eater, munching on almost anything it can find!
Primary Foods
- insects
- seeds
- fruits
- carrion
- small mammals
- bird eggs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
Buzzards sometimes prey on Hooded Crows, especially juveniles.
eats
House Mouse
Mus musculus
Hooded Crows opportunistically hunt and eat small rodents.
hunts
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Hooded Crows often predate on eggs and nestlings of waterfowl.
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Adult Hooded Crows can be prey for large raptors like Golden Eagles.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Scavenger
Scavengers consume dead organic matter, helping to decompose carcasses and other waste in the ecosystem.
Tool Use
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Hooded Raven
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch the Hooded Crow from a distance. They can be curious but may peck if they feel threatened.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Hooded Crow?
45-50 cm
What is Hooded Crow's wingspan?
90-105 cm
How much does Hooded Crow weigh?
0.4-0.6 kg
How long does Hooded Crow live?
10-15 years
How fast can Hooded Crow move?
50 km/h
What does Hooded Crow eat?
The Hooded Crow is a super adaptable eater, munching on almost anything it can find!
Where is Hooded Crow usually found?
Urban areas
How does Hooded Crow hunt?
Foraging
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