Bird Guide

Carrion Crow vs House Crow

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)

Carrion Crow

Corvus corone

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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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Recording: Christian Kahle · CC0
Photo: Jason Thompson · CC0
House Crow (Corvus splendens)

House Crow

Corvus splendens

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Voice: The voice of the house crow is harsh and usually represented by the onomatopoeia "kaaw-kaaw".

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Recording: Vihansith Kulatunga · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Павлик Лисицын · CC BY 4.0

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