Jamaican Crow
NameJamaican Crow
Common NameJamaican Crow
Scientific NameCorvus jamaicensis
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)72
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)240
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, often with a purplish or bluish sheen in good light. The most striking feature is the pale, whitish-grey base of the bill, contrasting with the dark tip.
Vocalization / CallKnown for an extremely varied and complex vocal repertoire, including gurgling sounds, bell-like calls, croaks, caws, and mimicry. Often described as having a 'liquid' or 'bubbling' quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Jamaica, found across various forested regions.
Identifying FeaturesAll-black plumage, Distinctive pale, whitish-grey bill base, Medium size for a crow, Highly varied and unique vocalizations, Endemic to Jamaica
Description
The Jamaican Crow is a medium-sized, entirely black crow endemic to Jamaica. It is known for its distinctive pale bill base and a remarkably varied repertoire of vocalizations, often found in forest habitats.
