About the Cuban Palm Crow
The Cuban palm crow is a relatively small corvid that is endemic to the Caribbean island of Cuba.
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The Cuban palm crow is 34 to 43 cm (13 to 17 in) long; one male weighed 315 g (11 oz) and one female 263 g (9.3 oz). The sexes have the same plumage; males are larger than females. Adults are entirely black with much violet iridescence when fresh and which becomes dull brownish black when worn. They have a dark brown iris, a black or blackish bill, and black or blackish legs and feet. Juveniles are overall duller than adults.
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Where the Cuban Palm Crow lives
When to see the Cuban Palm Crow
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Bismarck CrowCorvus insularisThe Bismarck crow is a species of crow found in the Bismarck Archipelago.
Somali CrowCorvus edithaeThe Somali crow, or dwarf raven, is approximately the size of the carrion crow, Corvus corone but with a longer bill and a somewhat more brownish cast to the feathers, especially when worn.
Hispaniolan Palm CrowCorvus palmarumThe Hispaniolan palm crow is 34 to 43 cm (13 to 17 in) long; two individuals weighed 229 and 258 g (8.1 and 9.1 oz).
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