Species · GBIF taxon 2482515
Hooded Crow
Corvus cornixAlso known as Hoodie, Grey Crow, Scotch Crow, Danish Crow
Hooded crows are highly intelligent, social birds that easily adapt to human-dominated landscapes, solving complex puzzles to access food. They form long-term monogamous pairs and work together to defend their territories from rivals and predators. During winter, they gather in large communal roosts, sharing information about food sources through a variety of harsh, metallic caws.
IntelligentAdaptableSocial
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- diet
- Omnivorous
- family
- Corvidae
- threats
- Persecution by farmers, pesticide use, and habitat loss
- life Span
- Typically 4 to 9 years in the wild
LC
Nesting adults defend their young by dive-bombing; keep a respectful distance from active nests.
Protective parents dive-bomb intruders to defend their fledglings, occasionally making physical contact with claws or beak.
Walk away quickly and calmly if a crow begins swooping or calling loudly in your direction.- Observe from a distance: Watch their complex social interactions and tool-using behaviors without approaching too closely.
- Avoid nesting areas: Give nesting trees wide berths during spring to prevent defensive dive-bombing behavior.
- Secure waste: Keep outdoor trash bins tightly sealed to prevent these clever foragers from scattering litter.