American Crow[1] | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Clade: | Inopinaves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Suborder: | Passeri |
Infraorder: | Corvida |
Superfamily: | Corvoidea |
Family: | Corvidae |
Subfamily: | Corvinae |
Genus: | Corvus |
Species: | C. brachyrhynchos |
Binomial name | |
Corvus brachyrhynchos (Brehm, CL, 1822)[1] | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Corvus brachyrhynchos |
Other names[]
Corvus brachyrhynchos (scientiphic name)
Description[]
The American Crow possess a glossy, purple black plumage in addition to its black beaks and legs.
They are often within the size range of 43 to 53 cm for length and 94 cm for wingspan. [2]
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Behaviour[]
Diet[]
Calls[]
The American Crow emits a repetitive; yet, distinct "caw-caw-caw" call. [2]
Reproduction[]
Distribution/habitat[]
Commonly found in urban areas, agricultural fields, and other open areas with scattered woodlands, marshes, lakes and rivers in densely forested areas. [2]
References[]
- ^ a b c Lepage, Denis. "Corvus brachyrhynchos". Bird Checklists of the World. Avibase. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ a b c Krista Kagume (2005). Compact Guide to Ontario Birds. Lone Pine Publishing. ISBN 1551054671.
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