Carrion Crow
Corvus corone
Aves › Passeriformes › Corvidae › Corvus
Conservation status: least_concern
The Carrion Crow is a large black bird with a thick, powerful beak and a sturdy build that makes it easy to spot in open countryside and urban areas across Europe. You can tell it apart from other crows by its completely black plumage, including its legs and beak, and its all-dark appearance contrasts sharply with the grey-backed Hooded Crow found in eastern regions.
How To Identify
Characterized by their deep, glossy black plumage, they possess robust bodies typical of the genus Corvus. They are among the largest cawing corvids, giving them an imposing silhouette.
Habitat
The Carrion Crow lives in farmland, woodland, and urban areas.
Behaviour
The Carrion Crow is highly intelligent, exhibiting behaviors such as using tools and playing.
Native Range
The carrion crow is a passerine bird of the family Corvidae, native to western Europe and the eastern Palearctic. carrion crow's native range is western Europe and the eastern Palearctic.
Did You Know?
Crows drop nuts onto roads and wait for cars to crack them open, using pedestrian crossings for safety.
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