American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
NENot Evaluated
- 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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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: American crow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
