Cuervo Americano vs Fish Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado con Corvus ossifragus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Cuervo Americano Fish Crow
Nombre científico Corvus brachyrhynchos Corvus ossifragus
Orden Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familia Corvidae Corvidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud 45,0 cm (17.7 in)
Envergadura 99,0 cm (39.0 in) 55,3 cm (21.8 in)
Peso 450,0 g (15.87 oz) 272,825 g (9.62 oz)
Dieta Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … --
Tamaño de la puesta 3-7 2-6
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Cuervo Americano 45,0 cm
Fish Crow
Envergadura
Cuervo Americano 99,0 cm
Fish Crow 55,3 cm
Peso
Cuervo Americano 450,0 g
Fish Crow 272,825 g

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Cuervo Americano only

Fish Crow only

Ninguno

Cuervo Americano

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

Song & Call Comparison

Cuervo Americano

Canto

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.

Fish Crow

Geographic Range & Migration

Cuervo Americano

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

Fish Crow

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Cuervo Americano

Least Concern

Fish Crow

How to Tell Them Apart

Cuervo Americano

Plumaje

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

Pico

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Fish Crow

About These Birds

Cuervo Americano

El cuervo americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) es un córvido grande, totalmente negro, ampliamente distribuido en Norteamérica. Altamente inteligente y adaptable, habita en bosques, zonas agrícolas y entornos urbanos. Omnívoro con capacidades para resolver problemas y hábitos sociales complejos. Familia Corvidae.

Fish Crow

Cuervo pescador (Corvus ossifragus) — Córvido negro de la costa este de EE.UU., más pequeño que el cuervo americano. Muy asociado con el litoral: playas, marismas y ríos. Voz más aguda y áspera que el cuervo americano.

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