American Crow vs Slender-billed Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparé à Corvus enca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Crow | Slender-billed Crow |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Corvus enca |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | — |
| Envergure | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 55,5 cm (21.9 in) |
| Poids | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 253,5 g (8.94 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-7 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Crow only
Slender-billed Crow only
Aucun(e)
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.
Slender-billed Crow
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Slender-billed Crow
Statut de conservation
American Crow
Slender-billed 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
Slender-billed 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.