American crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae.
About the American crow
The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. It is a common bird found throughout much of North America, only absent from the tundra biome. The American crow is the New World counterpart to the carrion crow and the hooded crow of Eurasia, occupying similar ecological niches. The American crow has all-black plumage, with iridescent feathers. It looks similar to other all-black corvids. It is highly intelligent, similar to other Corvidae, and is adaptable to human environments. The American crow can be distinguished from the common raven by its smaller size and a slightly less pronounced beak, and from the carrion crow by its size, as the carrion crow is larger and of a stockier build. The American crow can be difficult to distinguish f
Fun Facts About American crow
- It also rarely feeds on carrion, leading to associations with death, thieves, and bad luck in some cultures; however, in Native American and some Gaelic cultures, crows are considered good luck due to their intelligence.
- According to BirdLife International, there are 31 million American crows as of 2012.
- The American crow has all-black plumage, with iridescent feathers.
- The American crow can be difficult to distinguish from the fish crow; however, the fish crow tends to fluff its throat feathers when calling.
- It is a common bird found throughout much of North America, only absent from the tundra biome.
Conservation Status
The American crow is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Corvidae |
| Genus | Corvus |
| Species | Corvus brachyrhynchos |
Range & Habitat
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