# New Caledonian Crow (*Corvus moneduloides*) The New Caledonian Crow is a clever bird known for using tools to find food. It has shiny black feathers and a sharp beak, making it a skilled problem solver in the forest. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forest ![New Caledonian Crow](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425756/objects/6261.jpg) ## Appearance The New Caledonian Crow has glossy black feathers across its entire body, giving it a sleek appearance. It features a distinctive slender, straight bill, which is proportionally longer than that of most other crow species, helping it manipulate objects. Its dark eyes blend into its dark head. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Corvidae - **Genus:** Corvus ## Interesting facts - New Caledonian Crows can even use rocks to displace water and get food! - These clever birds can solve problems as well as a 7-year-old child! - They can make up to three different tools for one tricky task! - They learn new tricks simply by watching other crows perform them! ## Special abilities - **Tool Architect:** New Caledonian Crows can craft complex hooked tools from twigs and leaves because of their incredible problem-solving skills. - **Causal Navigator:** New Caledonian Crows understand cause and effect, which helps them use multiple tools in sequence to reach food. - **Future Planner:** New Caledonian Crows cache their favorite tools for later use, showing impressive planning for future tasks. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 36-43 cm - **Wingspan:** 45-50 cm - **Weight:** 0.17-0.3 kg - **Lifespan:** 15-20 years - **Speed:** 55 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-4 - **Incubation:** 19-21 days ## Diet & Feeding These clever crows are omnivores, eating insects, fruits, seeds, and even tiny critters! - **Primary Foods:** Beetle Larvae, Spiders, Crickets, Snails, Fruit, Seeds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** New Caledonian Longhorn Beetle (*Rhytiphora pulverulenta*) — Extracts larvae from wood using tools. - **Eats:** Screw Pine (*Pandanus tectorius*) — Consumes the fruits and seeds from this native tree. - **Eaten by:** Brown Goshawk (*Accipiter fasciatus*) — Fledglings or adults can be prey for this raptor. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Tool Use](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tool-use): This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Observe from a distance to not disturb these intelligent birds. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify New Caledonian Crow? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is New Caledonian Crow? 36-43 cm ### What is New Caledonian Crow's wingspan? 45-50 cm ### How much does New Caledonian Crow weigh? 0.17-0.3 kg ### How long does New Caledonian Crow live? 15-20 years ### How fast can New Caledonian Crow move? 55 km/h ### What does New Caledonian Crow eat? These clever crows are omnivores, eating insects, fruits, seeds, and even tiny critters! ### Where is New Caledonian Crow usually found? Forest ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [New Caledonian Crow: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/new-caledonian-crow)