carrion crow

bird, Corvus corone

Also known as: Corvus corone

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The carrion crow (Corvus corone) is a species of bird found in much of western Europe and Asia. It is a uniformly black crow, similar to other birds in the genus Corvus, which are found worldwide except for southern South America.12

Carrion crows are omnivores, feeding on a varied diet that includes meat, berries, insects, eggs, and carrion. They are known to store food and exhibit intelligence, including the ability to use tools and distinguish geometric shapes. These birds live in social family groups and can live for many years in both wild and captivity.2

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…of North America and the carrion crow (C. corone) of Europe and most of Asia. A subspecies of the carrion crow with gray on the back of the neck and breast is called the hooded crow (C. corone cornix). Sometimes considered a separate species, it is found between western Europe…
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…of North America and the carrion crow (C. corone) of Europe and most of Asia. A subspecies of the carrion crow with gray on the back of the neck and breast is called the hooded crow (C. corone cornix). Sometimes considered a separate species, it is found between western Europe…
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