Long-billed Crow
Corvus validus
The Long-billed Crow (Corvus validus) is a rare crows, jays, and magpi found only in Indonesia, weighing about 502 g. The long-billed crow is a crow that is endemic to the Northern Maluku Islands.
About the Long-billed Crow
The long-billed crow is a crow that is endemic to the Northern Maluku Islands. This crow is large with glossy plumage, a large bill and white irises. It is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as a "near-threatened species".
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How to identify it
The long-billed crow is a large crow growing from 45 to 53 cm (18 to 21 in) in length including its relatively short tail. The large bill tapers from a broad base and is black, as are the legs and feet. In adults, the plumage is glossy and entirely black; juveniles have dull black plumage. The iris is dark grey on juveniles, turning to pale blue to white in adults. The call of this crow has been likened to the yapping of a puppy "cruk ... cruk ... cruk". The long-billed crow can be differentiated from other crows by its large size and glossy plumage, its long beak and its white iris.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Long-billed Crow?
- The long-billed crow is a large crow growing from 45 to 53 cm (18 to 21 in) in length including its relatively short tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Long-billed Crow?
- The Long-billed Crow is a large sized bird weighing about 502 g.
- Where can you see a Long-billed Crow?
- The Long-billed Crow is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Long-billed Crow?
- The Long-billed Crow is most easily confused with the New Caledonian Crow, the Somali Crow and the Bismarck Crow.
- Is the Long-billed Crow endangered?
- The Long-billed Crow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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