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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)

General Description: American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) are all black with a purplish gloss in good light. American Crows are similar to Common Ravens, but crows are smaller, have a shorter and thinner bill, and the end of the tail is straight across.

Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Corvidae.

Favored Habitat: Farm fields and other agricultural lands.

Where to Find: American Crows are very uncommon around Las Vegas, but look for them in agricultural areas.

Comments: Crows are gregarious birds often seen foraging in great numbers in agricultural areas. In contrast, Common Ravens usually are found alone or in small family groups in deserts and mountains.

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) If you were a tasty bug, a big seed, or just about anything else, this might be the last face you ever see!
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Being black, it is hard to get the exposure right in photos
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Being black, it is hard to get the exposure right in photos
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
American Crow juvenile
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
American Crow
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Flock of American Crows foraging in a suburban yard
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
American Crow in flight
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Typical flock in agricultural field
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Typical flock in agricultural field
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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