Palawan Crow
NamePalawan Crow
Common NamePalawan Crow
Scientific NameCorvus enca
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)43.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage covering the body, wings, and tail. The bill, legs, and eyes are also black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of harsh, nasal 'caw' calls, often described as higher-pitched and less guttural than those of other crow species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Palawan and its associated smaller islands in the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, relatively slender bill, found exclusively in Palawan, Philippines
Description
The Palawan Crow is a medium-sized, entirely black crow, a subspecies of the Slender-billed Crow. It is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a relatively slender bill, often seen foraging in the canopy or along forest edges.
