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A crow (pronounced ⫽ ˈkroʊ ⫽) is a bird of the genus Corvus, or more broadly, a synonym for all of Corvus. The word "crow" is used as part of the common name of many species. The related term "raven" is not linked scientifically to any certain trait but is rather a general grouping for larger-sized species of Corvus .
- Range and Habitat
- Nesting
- Relationship with Humans
Of the 3 species of Corvus native to Canada, only the northwestern crow (C. caurinus) has a limited range. It inhabits the coast and islands of British Columbia, where it forages along shores, beaches, and tidal flats. The highly adaptable American crow (C. brachyrhynchos) occupies many habitats and feeds on both animal and vegetable matter. It bre...
Both northwestern and American crows tend to forage in open areas but prefer wooded habitats for nesting and roosting. The northwestern crow nests mainly in coniferous trees; the American crow, in deciduous and coniferous trees and, occasionally, in low bushes. The female American crow incubates clutches (groups of eggs) of 4 to 6 eggs.
In places, crows have proven more harmful than helpful to humans, since although they kill a large number of insects, they also damage crops, particularly corn. They also prey on the eggs and young of many desirable birds.
Inbreeding in the American Crow. <p>American Crows are familiar over much of the continent: large, intelligent, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices. They are common sights in treetops, fields, and roadsides, and in habitats ranging from open woods and empty beaches to town centers.
The American crow ( Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. It is a common bird found throughout much of North America. American crows are the New World counterpart to the carrion crow and the hooded crow of Eurasia; they all occupy the same ecological niche.
More to Read. <p>American Crows are familiar over much of the continent: large, intelligent, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices. They are common sights in treetops, fields, and roadsides, and in habitats ranging from open woods and empty beaches to town centers.
Jun 27, 2024 · Crow, (genus Corvus), any of various glossy black birds found in most parts of the world, with the exception of southern South America. Crows are generally smaller and not as thick-billed as ravens, which belong to the same genus.
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Lives in a wide variety of semi-open habitats, from farming country and open fields to clearings in the woods. Often found on shores, especially in the Pacific Northwest, where the coastal population was formerly considered a separate species called “Northwestern Crow.”. Avoids hot desert zones.
