American Crow
NameAmerican Crow
Common NameAmerican Crow
Scientific NameCorvus brachyrhynchos
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)92.5
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)468.5
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, including bill, legs, and eyes. The feathers can show an iridescent sheen in good light.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, harsh, and often varied 'caw-caw' calls. They also produce a wide range of other vocalizations, including rattles, clicks, and gurgles, used for communication within their social groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, grassland, farmland, urban, suburban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of North America, from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico. Absent from parts of the southwestern U.S. and some mountainous regions.
Identifying FeaturesAll-black plumage, Large, stout bill, Distinctive 'caw-caw' call, Social behavior, often in flocks, Fan-shaped tail when spread in flight
Description
The American Crow is a common, intelligent, and highly adaptable bird found across North America. Known for its entirely black plumage and distinctive calls, it often forages on the ground in open areas and is highly social, frequently seen in large flocks.
