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.
Garden Birds
Carrion Crow
- 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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