American Crow
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Crows, Jays, and Magpies

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

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Family
Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. It is a common bird found throughout much of North America, only absent from the tundra biome. The American crow is the New World counterpart to the carrion crow and the hooded crow of Eurasia, occupying similar ecological niches.
The American crow has all-black plumage, with iridescent feathers.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.