Cape Crow
NameCape Crow
Common NameCape Crow
Scientific NameCorvus capensis
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)90
Length (cm)50
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, including the bill and legs. The feathers can show a purplish-blue sheen in good light.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a harsh, throaty 'kraaak' or a series of 'ka-ha-ha' calls, often quite high-pitched for a crow.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across much of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia and Somalia south to South Africa.
Identifying Featuresentirely black plumage, long, slender, slightly downcurved bill, often found in open country and agricultural areas
Description
The Cape Crow is a medium-sized, entirely black crow with a distinctive long, slender bill. It is an intelligent and adaptable bird, often seen foraging on the ground in open habitats.
