Hooded Crow

About the Hooded Crow

Also known as: Scotch Crow, Danish Crow, Grey Crow, Hoodiecrow

The Hooded Crow is widely distributed across northern, eastern and southeastern Europe, and the middle east. It is a grey bird with black head, throat, wings, tail and bill.

It is similar in morphology and habits to the Carrion Crow. The Hooded Crow is omnivorous, with a diet similar to that of the Carrion Crow. It also drops molluscs and crabs to break them after the manner of the Carrion Crow.

Details & Statistics

Added to Birdorable

Hatched April 2, 2008

Scientific Name

Corvus cornix

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Corvidae

Genus:

Corvus

Species:

C. cornix

Bird Family

Corvids, Shrikes & Friends

Measurements

Length:

19 to 20 inches

(48.3 to 50.8 cm)

Wingspan:

3.2 feet

(99.1 cm)

Weight:

18 ounces

(510.3 grams)

Range

West Europe East Europe North Europe South Europe West Asia Central Asia

International Names

Czech (Cesky)

Vrána edá

Danish (Dansk)

Gråkrage

Dutch (Nederlands)

Bonte Kraai

Finnish (Suomi)

Varis

French (Français)

Corneille Mantelée

German (Deutsch)

Nebelkrähe

Italian (Italiano)

Cornacchia Grigia

Korean (한국어)

뿔까마귀 (Ppulkkamagwi)

Norwegian (Norsk)

Kråke

Polish (Polski)

Wrona

Russian (русский язык)

Черная ворона

Spanish (Español)

Corneja Cenicienta

Swedish (Svenska)

Gråkråka

Birdorable Welcomes the Hooded Crow: Elegance Meets Intelligence

April 2, 2008

The Hooded Crow, with its striking grey and black plumage, is a bird that often captures the curiosity and fascination of birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. This intelligent and adaptable bird is a member of the corvid family, which includes other smart birds like ravens, jays,... Read more »

Hooded Crow

Details & Statistics

Range

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