American Crow vs Fan-tailed Raven

Corvus brachyrhynchos comparé à Corvus rhipidurus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut American Crow Fan-tailed Raven
Nom scientifique Corvus brachyrhynchos Corvus rhipidurus
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) 74,6 cm (29.4 in)
Poids 450,0 g (15.87 oz) 633,2 g (22.34 oz)
Régime alimentaire Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … --
Taille de la couvée 3-7 2-6
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
American Crow 45,0 cm
Fan-tailed Raven
Envergure
American Crow 99,0 cm
Fan-tailed Raven 74,6 cm
Poids
American Crow 450,0 g
Fan-tailed Raven 633,2 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

American Crow only

Fan-tailed Raven only

American Crow

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

Song & Call Comparison

American Crow

Chant

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.

Fan-tailed Raven

Geographic Range & Migration

American Crow

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

Fan-tailed Raven

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

American Crow

Least Concern

Fan-tailed Raven

How to Tell Them Apart

American Crow

Plumage

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

Bec

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Fan-tailed Raven

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.

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