American Crow
Scientific Name: Corvus brachyrhynchos
Order & Family: Passeriformes; Corvidae
Size: 16 to 21 inches in length with a wingspan of 33 to 39 inches.
Natural Habitat
Open and semi-open areas, including agricultural lands, grasslands, shorelines, and urban/suburban areas.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; they eat seeds, nuts, berries, insects, small mammals, carrion, and human food scraps.
Behavior Patterns
Highly intelligent and social birds that form large communal roosts; known for problem-solving abilities and complex vocalizations.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations and cleaning up carrion; can be a nuisance to farmers by eating crops like corn.
Identified on: 3/15/2026