American Crow

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American Crow

TYPE:   BIRD 


RANGE:
Most of U.S. and
Southern Canada

FOOD:
Omnivore, eats seeds,
fruit, snails, salamanders, small birds, and carrion

PREDATORS:
Humans, owls, hawks,
weasels, foxes

HABITAT:
Farmland, woodland,
suburbs, cities, seashore

 

crow
Photo: Mark Cassino

DESCRIPTION
  • This large, glossy black bird is known for its loud, harsh cry of "caw! caw! caw!"
  • Crows prey on nests and other birds' babies.
  • In the winter crows often roost in large groups.
  • Some scientists believe crows to be very intelligent.
 

 

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