American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

The American Crow is smart, bold, mischievous, noisy, and more numerous than ever. Crows will eat almost any food, and they use different calls to tell nearby crows about danger or food discoveries. Some crows (raised as pets) can imitate the human voice.

Look For : A glossy, black bird with squarish tail. Wings are rounded in flight with fingered wingtips.

Length : 17-21".

Habitat : Woods, farms, shores, roadsides, urban areas.

Range : Canada (mainly in summer) and most of U.S.