Tamaulipas Crow
NameTamaulipas Crow
Common NameTamaulipas Crow
Scientific NameCorvus imparatus
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)81
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, often exhibiting a purplish or bluish iridescence in good light. The bill, legs, and feet are also black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive high-pitched, nasal 'caw' or 'rrah' calls, which are often described as reedy or less harsh than other crow species. They also produce a variety of chattering and gurgling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound primarily in northeastern Mexico, extending north into the lower Rio Grande Valley of southern Texas, USA. Its range is relatively restricted to these regions.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size for a crow, Glossy black plumage with iridescence, Distinctive high-pitched, nasal calls, Restricted geographic range in northeastern Mexico and southern Texas
Description
The Tamaulipas Crow is a relatively small, entirely glossy black crow native to northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. It is a highly social bird, often seen foraging in flocks in open woodlands, agricultural fields, and urban areas.
