Flores Crow
NameFlores Crow
Common NameFlores Crow
Scientific NameCorvus florensis
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)41.5
Weight (g)240
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, contrasting with a pale, horn-colored bill. The eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, guttural 'kaaaar' or 'kraaah' calls, often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Flores in Indonesia, primarily found in the western and central parts of the island.
Identifying FeaturesAll black plumage, Pale horn-colored bill, Endemic to Flores Island, Harsh cawing calls
Description
The Flores Crow is a medium-sized, entirely black crow endemic to the island of Flores. It is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a distinctive pale, horn-colored bill, often found shyly foraging within dense forest canopies.
