Knowra American crow American crow The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a widespread North American bird with glossy black plumage, a social lifestyle, and a highly adaptable diet.
Corvidae : The bird family that includes crows, ravens, jays, and magpies. The American crow belongs to this family of large-brained, adaptable birds.
Omnivory : A feeding strategy in which an animal eats both plant and animal matter. A varied diet lets American crows exploit food from fields, forests, and cities.
Urban ecology : The study of ecological relationships in and around cities. American crows readily use urban food sources and nesting sites.
Crow funerals : Gatherings in which crows call and attend near a dead crow. American crow gatherings at carcasses have prompted studies of threat learning and social behavior.
Common raven : A large, widespread corvid species, Corvus corax, found across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Its larger body, heavier bill, and deeper calls distinguish it from the American crow.
Corvus : A genus of birds that includes crows, ravens, and rooks. This genus places the American crow among its close crow and raven relatives.
Mobbing (animal behavior) : Cooperative harassment of a predator or other perceived threat by smaller animals. American crows gather and call together to drive away predators.
Human–wildlife conflict : Negative interactions between people and wild animals over resources or safety. Crow noise, crops, and waste-feeding can bring the species into conflict with people.
Crow recognition of human faces : The ability of crows to distinguish and remember human faces associated with danger. Experiments with American crows showed that recognition can persist and spread socially.
Northwestern crow : A coastal crow formerly treated as a separate species, now generally classified within the American crow. Its taxonomic history shows how variation within American crows complicates species boundaries.
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