Species · GBIF taxon 2482487
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchosAlso known as Jungle Crow, Thick-billed Crow
Large-billed crows are highly intelligent, adaptable songbirds that thrive in both dense forests and bustling Asian megacities. They use their exceptionally thick, arched bills to crack open hard seeds, tear carrion, and raid garbage bins. Highly social and vocal, they communicate with deep, resonant caws and form massive communal roosts.
IntelligentAdaptableVocal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Insects
- Small Rodents
- Fleshy Fruits
Predators
- Large Raptors
- Eurasian Eagle-Owls
- Feral Cats
ThreatsPersecution by humans, pesticide poisoning, and localized habitat loss
HabitatsForests, woodlands, agricultural fields, parks, and urban areas
Life span10 to 15 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCorvidae
- SpeciesCorvus macrorhynchos
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Nesting adults may dive-bomb intruders; maintain a respectful distance during the spring breeding season.
- Why it is dangerous
- Nesting adults aggressively defend their territory by dive-bombing and scratching the heads of perceived intruders.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Look for a very thick, highly arched black bill and a prominent, domed forehead.
- What to do
- Avoid lingering near active nests in spring; carry an umbrella for protection if dive-bombed.
Responsible observation
- Secure Trash: Keep outdoor waste bins tightly sealed to prevent foraging.
- Watch for Dive-bombing: Walk around nesting trees in spring to avoid defensive parents.
- Observe Intelligence: Watch them drop hard nuts onto roads for cars to crack open.
Competitor "House Crow (Corvus splendens)" by Lip Kee is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. · cc-by-sa
Close Relative "Common Raven (Corvus corax)" by Franco Folini is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Alexis Lours / CC BY 4.0 · cc-by
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