Corvus florensis
The Flores Crow (Corvus florensis) is a striking, medium-sized corvid, endemic exclusively to the island of Flores in Indonesia, making it a highly localized and unique species. Averaging 38-40 cm in length with a wingspan of approximately 70-75 cm, it boasts entirely glossy black plumage, often exhibiting a subtle bluish-purple sheen in direct sunlight, especially on its wings and tail. Its robust, slightly arched black bill and dark eyes are notable field marks, distinguishing it from other...
Found exclusively in tropical moist lowland and montane forests, typically at elevations ranging from sea level up to 2,000 meters.
An omnivorous generalist, its diet primarily consists of large insects, small vertebrates (lizards, fledglings), bird eggs, and a variety of forest fruits and seeds.
The Flores Crow is a diurnal species, active from dawn until dusk, often seen foraging in pairs or small family groups, though larger roosting congregations may form outside the breeding season. It employs a versatile foraging strategy, gleaning insects and fruits from tree canopies, probing leaf...
The Flores Crow is strictly endemic to the island of Flores, one of the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. Its distribution spans across the entire island, from the westernmost to the easternmost points, wherever suitable forest habitat remains. It is found in both primary and degraded tropical m...
Vulnerable
- The Flores Crow is a 'single-island endemic,' meaning it is found naturally nowhere else in the world except the island of Flores, Indonesia. - Despite its restricted range, it occupies both lowland and montane forest habitats, showing adaptability to varying altitudes on the island. - Its cons...