American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Summary 5

The American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. It is a common bird found throughout much of North America. In the interior of the continent south of the Arctic, it is referred to as simply the "crow".

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  5. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_brachyrhynchos

More Info

iNat Map

B - size large (16-32 inches)
C -primary colors black
E -underparts black
F - upperparts black
G - back pattern solid
H - belly pattern solid
I - breast pattern solid
J - bill shape all-purpose
K - eye color brown, gray
L - head pattern plain
M - crown color black
N - forehead color black
O - nape color black
P - throat color black
Q - wing shape rounded
R - tail shape fan
S - upper tail black
T - under tail black
U - leg color black
A - present fall, spring, summer, winter
D - breeds here yes