Carrion Crow

Carrion Crow


Corvus corone also known as Carrion Crow is native to western Europe and eastern Asia. The bill, legs and feet of carrion crow are black. The plumage of Carrion Crow is also black with a green or purple sheen, much greener than the gloss of the Rook. It's size is 48 to 52 cm in length. The beak of this Crow is stouter and in consequence looks shorter. The Carrion Crow is noisy, perching on the top of a tree and calling three or four times in quick succession, with a slight pause between each series of croaks. Carrion Crow will kill and eat any small animal it can catch, and will also steal eggs. Crows are scavengers by nature, which is why they tend to frequent sites inhabited by humans in order to feed on their household waste. It's nest is bulky stick and is usually placed in a tall tree, old buildings and pylons may be used as well. Nests are also occasionally placed on or near the ground. It looks for food and assists the parents in feeding the young.