Carrion Crow
Carrion Crow (<em>Corvus corone</em>) is a species of Crows, Jays (<em>Corvidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) is a species of Crows, Jays (Corvidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). An all-black crow with a stout bill, common in farmland and cities; highly adaptable and opportunistic; nests high in trees; distinguished from the rook by its solitary nesting and cawing call.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Corvus; binomial: Corvus corone; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 45-55cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
