Garden Birds

Carrion Crow

Carrion Crow

A large intelligent all-black crow often seen confidently patrolling gardens, rooftops, and open spaces.

Carrion Crows are entirely black with a stout beak, broad wings, and a strong purposeful walk. They are larger than Jackdaws and lack pale eyes.

  • Common Name: Carrion Crow
  • Scientific Name: Corvus corone
  • Distinctive Markings: Entirely black plumage Large heavy beak Strong upright stance Intelligent scavenger behaviour
  • Garden Frequency: Very common
  • Diet: Insects, Worms, Seeds, Other birds / eggs, Carrion, Omnivore, Human food scraps
  • Feeder Type: Ground feeder, Platform feeder, Bird table, Occasional feeder visitor
  • Similar Species:
    • Common Name: Rook
    • Common Name: Jackdaw

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