Carrion Crow

Entirely black plumage with glosses of purple and green, especially on the wings and head in good light. Sexes are visually similar, though males tend to be slightly larger. Juveniles have duller, brownish-black plumage with softer feather texture.

All-black plumage, stout black bill, squared tail, and solid black facial skin without the pale patch seen in rooks.

Length: 45-50 cm, Wingspan: 84-100 cm, Weight: 400-600 g

A harsh, repeated 'kraa-kraa' or 'caw-caw' call, with various clicks and rattles.

Omnivorous; feeds on carrion, insects, small mammals, eggs, seeds, and human food waste, foraging primarily on the ground.

Farmland, open woodland, riverbanks, sea coasts, and urban or suburban parks.

Non-migratory resident across most of its range, though northern populations may move shorter distances southward in winter.

Builds a bulky stick nest high in trees or occasionally on cliffs. Lays 3-6 green-blue, speckled eggs in spring, incubated mainly by the female.

Rook, which has a paler, bare grey-white face patch at the base of the bill and peaked head shape; Common Raven, which is significantly larger with a heavier bill and wedge-shaped tail.

Acts as an important scavenger and predator helping to control pest populations and clean up organic waste in its habitat.

Least Concern, with a stable or increasing global population trend

Look for them in open agricultural lands, parks, and near water bodies. They are cautious but can become bold around human habitation.

Carrion crows are known for their exceptional intelligence, capable of using tools, recognizing human faces, and solving complex problems.