American Crow vs Jungle Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos compared with Corvus levaillantii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Crow | Jungle Crow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Corvus levaillantii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 450.0 g (15.87 oz) | 365.0 g (12.88 oz) |
| Diet | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Jungle Crow
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Jungle Crow
Conservation Status
American Crow
Jungle Crow
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Jungle Crow
About These Birds
American Crow
The American crow is one of North America's most familiar and intelligent birds. Research has shown they can recognize individual human faces and communicate perceived threats to other crows. They form large winter roosts of up to hundreds of thousands of individuals in some cities.