Mariana Crow
Corvus kubaryi
The Mariana Crow (Corvus kubaryi) is a legendary crows, jays, and magpi found in 2 countries, weighing about 250 g. The Mariana crow is a species of the crow family from the tropical Western Pacific.
About the Mariana Crow
The Mariana crow is a species of the crow family from the tropical Western Pacific. It is a glossy black bird about 15 inches (38 cm) long and known only from the islands of Guam and Rota.
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How to identify it
The Mariana crow is a small black crow with a bluish-black gloss on its tail, and a greenish-black gloss on its back, underparts, head, and wings. In general, females are smaller than males. An adult weighs about 9 ounces (260 g) and is about 15 inches (38 cm) long. The Mariana crow has a variety of vocalizations, including two locational calls used to maintain contact between pairs, family members and flock mates.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Mariana Crow?
- The Mariana crow is a small black crow with a bluish-black gloss on its tail, and a greenish-black gloss on its back, underparts, head, and wings. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Mariana Crow?
- The Mariana Crow is a medium sized bird weighing about 250 g.
- Where can you see a Mariana Crow?
- The Mariana Crow occurs in 2 countries, including the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.
- What birds look similar to a Mariana Crow?
- The Mariana Crow is most easily confused with the Flores Crow, the Brown-headed Crow and the Violet Crow.
- Is the Mariana Crow endangered?
- The Mariana Crow is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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