Carrion crow
Corvus corone
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Birdomnivore
The carrion crow is a sturdy black bird found across western Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its intelligence and adaptability, it thrives in varied environments, often scavenging for food. It’s larger and stockier than its American cousin, making it a standout among crows.
- It belongs to the Corvidae family, known for smart birds.
- Larger and stockier than the American crow.
- Commonly found in western Europe and the eastern Palearctic.
ForestUrbanFarmEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Corvus corone
- Habitat
- Forest, Urban, Farm
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
