Grey Crow
Corvus tristis
The Grey Crow (Corvus tristis) is a rare crows, jays, and magpi found in 2 countries, weighing about 635 g. The gray crow, formerly known as the bare-faced crow, is about the same size as the Eurasian carrion crow but has somewhat different proportions and quite atypical feather pigmentation during the juvenile phase for a member of this genus.
About the Grey Crow
The gray crow, formerly known as the bare-faced crow, is about the same size as the Eurasian carrion crow but has somewhat different proportions and quite atypical feather pigmentation during the juvenile phase for a member of this genus.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Grey Crow look like?
- The gray crow, formerly known as the bare-faced crow, is about the same size as the Eurasian carrion crow but has somewhat different proportions and quite atypical feather pigmentation during the juvenile phase for a member of this genus.
- How big is a Grey Crow?
- The Grey Crow is a large sized bird weighing about 635 g.
- Where can you see a Grey Crow?
- The Grey Crow occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Grey Crow?
- The Grey Crow is most easily confused with the Tamaulipas Crow, the Thick-billed Raven and the Palawan Crow.
- Is the Grey Crow endangered?
- The Grey Crow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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