American Crow
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NameAmerican Crow
Common NameAmerican Crow
Scientific NameCorvus brachyrhynchos
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)91.5
Length (cm)46.5
Weight (g)469
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, including the beak, legs, and eyes. Feathers can show iridescent blue or purple sheen in certain light.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, harsh "caw-caw" calls, often in a series, used for communication, alarm, and territorial defense. They also produce rattles, clicks, and gurgles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, grassland, agricultural land, urban, suburban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of North America, from southern Canada through the United States to parts of northern Mexico. Absent from parts of the desert Southwest and extreme northern Canada.
Identifying Featuresall-black plumage, large size, distinctive "caw" call, fan-shaped tail in flight, intelligent and social behavior, stout bill
Description
American Crows are large, intelligent, all-black birds found across North America. They are highly social, often seen in large flocks, and known for their distinctive "caw-caw" calls and opportunistic foraging behavior.
