Bird
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Size
45–47 cmNoticeably larger than a Jackdaw — about the size of a Woodpigeon but heavier
Weight
370–650 gAbout 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
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)
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