American Crow vs Keel-billed Toucan

Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado con Ramphastos sulfuratus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo American Crow Keel-billed Toucan
Nombre científico Corvus brachyrhynchos Ramphastos sulfuratus
Orden Passeriformes Piciformes
Familia Corvidae Ramphastidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud 45,0 cm (17.7 in) 50,0 cm (19.7 in)
Envergadura 99,0 cm (39.0 in) 56,0 cm (22.0 in)
Peso 450,0 g (15.87 oz) 400,0 g (14.11 oz)
Dieta Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … Primarily fruit, supplemented with insects, lizards, eggs, and nestlings. Uses its long bill to reach …
Tamaño de la puesta 3-7 1-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Crow 45,0 cm
Keel-billed Toucan 50,0 cm
Envergadura
American Crow 99,0 cm
Keel-billed Toucan 56,0 cm
Peso
American Crow 450,0 g
Keel-billed Toucan 400,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

American Crow only

Keel-billed Toucan only

Ninguno

American Crow

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

Keel-billed Toucan

Tropical and subtropical lowland rainforests and forest edges from sea level to about 1,900 meters.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Crow

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.

Keel-billed Toucan

Canto

Produces a repeated frog-like croaking 'prrrek-prrrek' or 'terrio-terrio'. Not melodic; the call resembles a mechanical rattle or frog. Also gives bill-clattering.

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Crow

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

Keel-billed Toucan

Southern Mexico through Central America to northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.

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Estado de conservación

Least Concern

American Crow

Least Concern

Keel-billed Toucan

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Crow

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

Keel-billed Toucan

Plumaje

Black body with a bright yellow throat and chest. Red undertail coverts. The enormous bill is green with orange sides, a blue patch, and a red tip.

Pico

Enormous, lightweight, multicolored bill up to 15 cm long — green, orange, blue, and red

Key Differences

  • • Weight: Keel-billed Toucan (400g) vs American Crow (450g)
  • • Length: Keel-billed Toucan (50 cm) vs American Crow (45 cm)
  • • Wingspan: Keel-billed Toucan (56 cm) vs American Crow (99 cm)
  • • Family: Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastidae) vs American Crow (Corvidae)
  • • Habitat: Keel-billed Toucan prefers Tropical and subtropical lowland rainforests and forest edge; American Crow prefers Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, subu
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About These Birds

American Crow

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.

Keel-billed Toucan

El tucán arcoíris es el ave nacional de Belice, con un gran pico multicolor, que habita en selvas tropicales de México y América Central.

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