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Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus)
Fish Crows sport an all-black body, much like its relatives. It typically measures 14 to 16 inches in length. This species' distinguishing feature is its short, nasal, muffled call, different from the typical caw of other species. These types of crows live mainly in the coastal regions and inland waters in the United States. Its diet includes fish and other seafood, hence the name, along with seeds, insects, and occasional food scraps. |
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Pied Crow (Corvus albus)
The Pied Crow, standing at roughly 20 inches tall, is a native to sub-Saharan Africa. It boasts a primarily jet-black, white chest and belly area. Its habitat spans grasslands, semi-deserts, and human-inhabited areas. This omnivorous bird has a diverse diet comprising small mammals, insects, fruits, as well as waste from human settlements. |
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Cape Crow (Corvus capensis)
The Cape Crow, also known as the Black Crow, showcases a glossy black body spanning up to 20 inches. It has proportionally longer body parts and slimmer bills than other crows. Endemic to the more arid regions of eastern and southern Africa, the Cape Crow's diet mainly consists of grains, seeds, and invertebrates. |
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Jamaican Crow (Corvus jamaicensis)
The Jamaican Crow, or the Jabbering Crow, stands out with its 15-inch size and dull black feathers. Particularly distinctive is its vocal range, with unique calls like garbled jabbering. Thriving in Jamaica's lush forests and mountainous regions, this type of crow feeds on fruits, small reptiles, and the catch or eggs from other birds. |
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House Crow or Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens)
The House Crow stands out with its grey neck and belly, contrasting its otherwise black feathers. With a size of around 16 inches, this crow species is on the smaller side. While primarily recognized in India, it has adapted to diverse regions, including Africa, Europe, and other parts of Asia. A true omnivore, the House Crow consumes a range of diets from plant-based materials to various types of meat, often scavenging around human population centers. |
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Bougainville Crow (Corvus meeki)
Named for their home, the Bougainville Crow inhabits the rainforests of Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. This moderate-sized crow comes in around 16 inches long. They don a uniform black plumage with blue gloss at the head and a purple sheen at the upperparts. Their large beaks are strongly arched downwards. |
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Cuban Crow (Corvus nasicus)
The Cuban Crow is one of the Caribbean crows alongside the White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) and Palm Crow (Corvus palmarum). They reach sizes of up to 17 inches long. Their plumage displays a glossy, deep black hue and long, gently curved beaks. Native to Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud, these crows inhabit both forests and agricultural lands. As omnivores, they consume a vast diet ranging from seeds and fruits to tiny insects. |
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Torresian Crow (Corvus orru)
The Torresian Crow, a native of Australia and Papua New Guinea, stands out due to its size. Typically measuring 19-21 inches, it is notably one of the largest species within the crow family. It boasts the standard black plumage and eyes with a white iris and blue ring. Moreover, this bird thrives across various habitats near bodies of water, from swamps to eucalyptus woodland. They are also common in farmlands and urban landscapes. |
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Tamaulipas Crow (Corvus imparatus)
The Tamaulipas Crow, distinctively smaller than the average crow, measures around 15 inches long. Exhibiting a glossy black body and slender bill, these crows stand out for their unique charcoal-grey eyes, deviating from the usual dark eyes of standard crows. This type of crow inhabits the Northeastern plains of Mexico and southernmost Texas. Unlike other bird relatives, they have a low, croaking call, unlike the harsh caw that most crows are known for. |
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