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Corvus corone
| Size | 45–47 cm Noticeably larger than a Jackdaw — about the size of a Woodpigeon but heavier |
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| Weight | 370–650 g About the weight of a can of paint |
| Lifespan | 4 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Sexes look identical — entirely jet black with a heavy black bill and a steely iridescent sheen |
| Habitat | Almost everywhere — woodland, farmland, coastal cliffs, parks, urban areas |
| Best time | Year-round |
| Conservation | UK: Green LC |
Did you know?
Carrion Crows have been filmed dropping walnuts and mussels onto roads and waiting for cars to crack them open, then waiting for the traffic lights to change before collecting the contents
Carrion Crows have been filmed dropping walnuts and mussels onto roads and waiting for cars to crack them open, then waiting for the traffic lights to change before collecting the contents
More for experts
Crows hold 'funerals' — gathering around a dead crow and calling loudly. Research shows this is an information-gathering exercise: they are learning to associate nearby humans, animals or objects with danger
Often confused with
Rook (bare grey face, baggy thighs, colonial nester), Raven (much larger, wedge-shaped tail, deep cronk call), Jackdaw (grey nape, smaller)
Rook (bare grey face, baggy thighs, colonial nester), Raven (much larger, wedge-shaped tail, deep cronk call), Jackdaw (grey nape, smaller)