Species · GBIF taxon 2482507
Corvus brachyrhynchos
corvus brachyrhynchosAlso known as Common Crow
American crows are highly social and remarkably intelligent songbirds, famous for their complex family structures and ability to recognize individual human faces. They gather in massive winter roosts that can number in the tens of thousands, filling the evening sky with coordinated flights and loud, rhythmic cawing. These adaptable birds thrive alongside human development, using their powerful, all-purpose beaks to exploit a vast array of food sources.
IntelligentSocialAdaptable
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Insects
- Carrion
- Seeds
Predators
- Great Horned Owl
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Raccoon
ThreatsWest Nile virus, pesticide exposure, and human persecution
HabitatsForests, woodlands, agricultural fields, suburban areas, and urban parks
Life span7 to 15 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- Speciescorvus brachyrhynchos
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a distance; cornered or injured birds may deliver a painful pinch.
Responsible observation
- Recognize their calls: Learn to distinguish their classic 'caw-caw' contact call from their rattled alarm calls.
- Offer healthy treats: If you want to attract them, offer unsalted peanuts in the shell or dry dog food.
- Watch for sentinel behavior: Look for a single crow perched high on a branch keeping watch while others feed on the ground.
Predator "Great Horned Owl, the first I've seen in decent light this year. Didn't want to disturb it for too long so we continued along the trail" by island deborah- 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 Rhododendrites / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative "Northwestern Crow" by quinet is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. · cc-by
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