About the Fish Crow
The fish crow is a species of crow associated with wetland habitats in the eastern and southeastern United States.
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The 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. The wingspan is approximately 36 inches (90 cm), while the total body length is between 36–40 centimetres (14–16 in). The fish crow is superficially similar to the American crow, but is smaller and has a silkier, smoother plumage by comparison, and the bill is usually somewhat slimmer. The upperparts have a blue or blue-green sheen, while the underparts have a more greenish tint to the black. The eyes are dark brown.
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What the Fish Crow sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in April · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Carrion CrowCorvus coroneThe plumage of the carrion crow is black with a green or purple sheen, much greener than the gloss of the rook (Corvus frugilegus).
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".
Side by side: American Crow vs Fish Crow · Fish Crow vs Northern Raven · Carrion Crow vs Fish Crow · Fish Crow vs Large-billed Crow · Fish Crow vs House Crow
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