American Crow
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NameAmerican Crow
Common NameAmerican Crow
Scientific NameCorvus brachyrhynchos
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)90
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, including beak, legs, and eyes. The feathers can show an iridescent sheen in good light.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a wide variety of vocalizations, most famously a loud, harsh 'caw-caw-caw'. They also produce softer calls, rattles, and clicks, and can mimic other sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, farmland, urban, suburban, grassland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of North America, from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico, excluding parts of the southwestern desert and high mountains.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, large size (compared to songbirds), sturdy, straight bill, distinctive 'caw' call, social behavior, often seen in groups
Description
The American Crow is a large, intelligent, all-black passerine bird known for its distinctive 'caw' calls and highly social behavior. They are highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of habitats across North America, often seen foraging on the ground or perched in trees.
