Sinaloa Crow
NameSinaloa Crow
Common NameSinaloa Crow
Scientific NameCorvus sinaloae
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)72.5
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, often exhibiting a purplish-blue iridescence, particularly noticeable on the wings and back when seen in good light. The bill and legs are also black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of distinctive high-pitched, nasal 'caw' or 'aaah' calls, which are generally less harsh and more drawn out than those of other crow species in its range.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the Pacific coast of Mexico, from southern Sonora south through Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero to Oaxaca.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage with purplish-blue sheen, Relatively small size for a crow, Slender bill, High-pitched, nasal 'caw' calls
Description
The Sinaloa Crow is a medium-sized, glossy black crow endemic to the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is known for its social behavior, often found in flocks, and its distinctive high-pitched, nasal calls.
