Scientific name: Corvus splendens
Family: Corvidae
Habitat: Strongly associated with human habitation;Found in tropical and subtropical areas;Open area
Fact(s): Its scientific name means ‘shining raven’, and refers to the glossy, jet-black feathers on the face, crown, chin and throat.Besides that,they are the most intelligent birds and beautiful too! They usually feed on largely refuse around human habitation.Male and female house crows are similar in appearance, and juveniles can be distinguished by their duller plumage which lacks the glossy black sheen of the adults.Anyway,they are an omnivorous scavenger.Feeding on everything from carrion,seeds and nectar, and small vertebrates.
Peak breeding: April-July
Identification:
Family: Corvidae
Habitat: Strongly associated with human habitation;Found in tropical and subtropical areas;Open area
Fact(s): Its scientific name means ‘shining raven’, and refers to the glossy, jet-black feathers on the face, crown, chin and throat.Besides that,they are the most intelligent birds and beautiful too! They usually feed on largely refuse around human habitation.Male and female house crows are similar in appearance, and juveniles can be distinguished by their duller plumage which lacks the glossy black sheen of the adults.Anyway,they are an omnivorous scavenger.Feeding on everything from carrion,seeds and nectar, and small vertebrates.
Peak breeding: April-July
Identification:
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