Corvus brachyrhynchos
The American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a quintessential corvid of North America, instantly recognizable by its entirely glossy black plumage, including its sturdy bill, legs, and eyes. Adults typically measure 40-50 cm (16-20 inches) in length, with a wingspan of 90-100 cm (35-39 inches), and weigh between 300-600 grams (10-21 oz). Its distinctive field marks include its all-black appearance and the familiar, often strident "caw" call, differentiating it from larger, shaggier ravens. Ta...
Highly adaptable, found in virtually all terrestrial habitats from dense forests and open plains to agricultural fields and heavily urbanized areas, typically from sea level up to moderate mountain elevations.
Opportunistic omnivores, consuming a wide array of insects, earthworms, seeds, grains, fruits, nuts, eggs, nestlings, small mammals, carrion, and human refuse, primarily foraging on the ground or by scavenging.
American Crows are highly social and diurnal birds, often forming large communal roosts numbering in the thousands during non-breeding seasons. Their foraging strategies are incredibly diverse; they are opportunistic omnivores, gleaning invertebrates from the ground, scavenging carrion, raiding n...
The American Crow boasts an extensive range across most of temperate North America, breeding from central Canada south through the contiguous United States and into northern Mexico. Its breeding range covers nearly all of Canada south of the treeline and all 48 contiguous US states. During winter...
Least Concern
- American Crows are one of the few bird species known to recognize and remember individual human faces, sometimes holding grudges for years. - They exhibit highly sophisticated problem-solving skills, including dropping nuts onto roads for cars to crack them and using pieces of bread as bait to ...