House Crow
Corvus splendens
The House Crow (Corvus splendens) is a common crows, jays, and magpi found in 53 countries, weighing about 293 g. The house crow, also known as the Indian, greynecked, Ceylon or Colombo crow, is a common bird of the crow family that is of Asian origin but now found in many parts of the world, where they arrived assisted by shipping.
About the House Crow
The house crow, also known as the Indian, greynecked, Ceylon or Colombo crow, is a common bird of the crow family that is of Asian origin but now found in many parts of the world, where they arrived assisted by shipping. It is between the jackdaw and the carrion crow in size but is slimmer than either. The forehead, crown, throat and upper breast are a richly glossed black, whilst the neck and breast are a lighter grey-brown in colour. The wings, tail and legs are black. There are regional variations in the thickness of the bill and the depth of colour in areas of the plumage.
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How to identify it
Voice: The voice of the house crow is harsh and usually represented by the onomatopoeia "kaaw-kaaw".
What the House Crow sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Australia, Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, Spain, France, Curaçao.
When to see it
The House Crow can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a House Crow?
- Voice: The voice of the house crow is harsh and usually represented by the onomatopoeia "kaaw-kaaw".
- How big is a House Crow?
- The House Crow is a medium sized bird weighing about 293 g.
- Where can you see a House Crow?
- The House Crow occurs in 53 countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
- What does a House Crow sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the House Crow on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a House Crow?
- The House Crow is most easily confused with the Large-billed Crow, the Rook and the Australian Raven.
- Is the House Crow endangered?
- The House Crow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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