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Rook

Corvus frugilegus

Least Concern
Wingspan
62.5 cm
Weight
451.8333333333333 g
Family
Corvidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 62.5 cm 24.6 in
Weight 451.8333333333333 g 15.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.

Clutch Size

2-7

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Corvus
Species Corvus frugilegus

Distribution

Rook has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rook endangered?
The Rook has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rook nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.
How big is the Rook?
The Rook has a wingspan of 62.5 cm, weight of 451.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Rook belong to?
The Rook (Corvus frugilegus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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