Sunda Crow
NameSunda Crow
Common NameSunda Crow
Scientific NameCorvus enca
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)47
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, including bill, legs, and eyes. The feathers can show a slight blue-purple sheen in good light.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of 'caw' calls, often described as a rather high-pitched, nasal 'kaaa-kaaa' or a more drawn-out 'kraaa'. It also produces softer, gurgling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Greater Sunda Islands (Sumatra, Java, Borneo), Peninsular Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresentirely black plumage, medium size for a crow, glossy sheen on feathers, distinctive nasal 'kaaa' calls
Description
The Sunda Crow is a medium-sized, entirely black crow found in Southeast Asia. It is typically observed singly or in small groups, foraging in trees or on the ground in various forested habitats.
