American crow

Cades Cove June2021

Among the smartest of all birds, the crafty American crow is long-lived, has a big brain, and is highly adaptable. Research shows these birds can learn to

There’s something rather autumnal about watching a flock of American crows glean the last scattered kernels of corn from a harvested field as one of the flock stands sentry and ready to utter the alarm with some guttural “caws” should anything potentially threatening appear on the scene. Crows are such a part of the landscape that they would almost escape our notice if they didn’t come with centuries of accumulated baggage that makes us distrust them and suspect their every action

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. They usually feed on the ground and eat almost anything—typically earthworms, insects and other small animals, seeds, and fruit; also garbage, carrion, and chicks they rob from nests. Their flight style is unique, a patient, methodical…

Portrait of an American Crow...

Large, intelligent corvids with strong, heavy bills; resemble American Crows but can weigh more than four times as much.

For centuries, ravens have been prominent symbols in mythology and folklore. They were also revered as celestial creatures across many cultures. In more recent ravens have been extensively studied to understand their unique cognitive abilities. They are remarkably intelligent creatures, capable of problem-solving and insight.

Ian A Photography posted a photo: Crow waits in hope for some more food.

Anatomy of Crow

Recently, I published what I hope is one of the most comprehensive crow vs. ravens guides readily available on the web. But sometimes, you don’t want to pour through a bunch of text and detai…

I saw this nice crow in the snow leopards enclosure!

Large, intelligent birds with strong, heavy bills; resemble American Crows but can weigh more than four times as much.

Virginia Lake, Reno, Washoe Co, Nevada (August 20th, 2013). 16. Large urban lake. One of several foraging among the boulders at water's edge. Close-up of the strong and versatile feet. Crows are common birds at Virginia Lake, a pair or two breeding most years in the tall trees, and occurring in the winter & fall in big noisy flocks of up to 100 or so. More closeups of bird feet— www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/sets/72157633135149355/ More corvid photos…

Macaulay Library ML205595101; © Ian K Barker; Monterey, California, United States

Crows are thought to be among our most intelligent birds, and the success of the American Crow in adapting to civilization would seem to confirm this. Despite past attempts to exterminate them, crows...