American Crow (Corrus Brachyrynchos)

                                                                                                  Photos by BarrytheBirder

There are approximately 40 to 50 known species of crows and ravens in the world, all of which belong to the genus Corvus within the Corvidae family.  The term 'crow' often refers to smaller, black species, but this genus this genus also includes larger, glossy blackbirds known as ravens, rooks and jackdaws, covering more than 45 species overall.

Crows are found worldwide, inhabiting different regions of North America, parts of South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.   They are not found in the high Arctic or Antarctica.

America Crow, Fish Crow, Hooded Crow, Carrion Crow, and Large-billed Crow are common examples of the species.

The American Crow is a large bird L 24" (61cm), with a large head and long heavy bill.   It is common throughout most of its normal range in a broad variety of habitats.   Its normal range is from north-central British Columbia across Canada to Newfoundland. south to California, east Texas and Florida.

Common Crows winter in southern Canada and across most of the U.S.A.

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