Rook (bird)
Corvus frugilegus
The rook (Corvus frugilegus) is a member of the family Corvidae in the passerine order of birds.
About the Rook (bird)
The rook (Corvus frugilegus) is a member of the family Corvidae in the passerine order of birds. It is found in the Palearctic, its range extending from Scandinavia and western Europe to eastern Siberia. It is a large, gregarious, black-feathered bird, distinguished from similar species by the whitish featherless area on the face. Rooks nest collectively in the tops of tall trees, often close to farms or villages; the groups of nests are known as rookeries. Rooks are mainly resident birds, but the northernmost populations may migrate southwards to avoid the harshest winter conditions. The birds form flocks in winter, often in the company of other Corvus species or jackdaws. They return to their rookeries, and breeding takes place in spring. They forage on arable land and pasture, probing t
Fun Facts About Rook (bird)
- Rooks nest collectively in the tops of tall trees, often close to farms or villages; the groups of nests are known as rookeries.
- They return to their rookeries, and breeding takes place in spring.
- The birds form flocks in winter, often in the company of other Corvus species or jackdaws.
Conservation Status
The Rook (bird) 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 frugilegus |
Range & Habitat
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