Jamaican Crow
Corvus jamaicensis
The Jamaican Crow (Corvus jamaicensis) is a rare crows, jays, and magpi found only in Jamaica, weighing about 338 g. The Jamaican crow is a comparatively small corvid.
About the Jamaican Crow
The Jamaican crow is a comparatively small corvid. It shares several key morphological features with two other West Indian species, the Cuban crow and the white-necked crow of Hispaniola, which are very closely related to it.
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How to identify it
The overall appearance is sooty-grey, not at all glossy, like its relatives; though it does possess a similar dark grey patch of naked skin just behind the eye, and a smaller naked patch at the base of the bill. The bill itself is slate-grey and quite deep, tapering to a sharp point. The nasal bristles are relatively sparse usually leaving the nostrils on view. The iris is either grey-brown or red-brown, possibly depending on age. The legs and feet are black.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Jamaican Crow?
- The overall appearance is sooty-grey, not at all glossy, like its relatives; though it does possess a similar dark grey patch of naked skin just behind the eye, and a smaller naked patch at the base of the bill. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Jamaican Crow?
- The Jamaican Crow is a large sized bird weighing about 338 g.
- Where can you see a Jamaican Crow?
- The Jamaican Crow is endemic to Jamaica, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Jamaican Crow?
- The Jamaican Crow is most easily confused with the Palawan Crow, the Tamaulipas Crow and the Grey Crow.
- Is the Jamaican Crow endangered?
- The Jamaican Crow is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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