About the Carrion Crow
The carrion crow is a passerine bird of the family Corvidae, native to western Europe and the eastern Palearctic. Along with the hooded crow, the carrion crow occupies a similar ecological niche in Eurasia to the American crow in North America. The two species look very similar to one another, but can be differentiated by size, as the carrion crow is larger and of a stockier build compared to the American crow.
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The plumage of the carrion crow is black with a green or purple sheen, much greener than the gloss of the rook (Corvus frugilegus). The bill, legs, and feet are also black. It can be distinguished from the common raven by its size, around 48–52 cm (19–20 in) in length, as compared to an average of 63 cm (25 in) for ravens, and from the hooded crow by its black plumage. The carrion crow has a wingspan of 84–100 cm (33–39 in) and weighs 400–600 g (14–21 oz).
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What the Carrion Crow sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Georgia, Israel, Armenia, Cyprus.
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Fish CrowCorvus ossifragusThe fish crow is a medium-large bird, with an average adult weight of 280–320 grams (9.9–11.3 oz) in males and 247–293 grams (8.7–10.3 oz) in females.
Large-billed CrowCorvus macrorhynchosThe large-billed crow is relatively large all-black corvid.
House CrowCorvus splendensVoice: The voice of the house crow is harsh and usually represented by the onomatopoeia "kaaw-kaaw".
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