Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

A social, adaptable bird often seen feeding on the ground or gathering in flocks.

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Three Identification Clues

01 · FIELD MARK

Entirely black plumage, including the bill and legs.

02 · FIELD MARK

A substantial straight bill and broad wings; the tail looks rounded or squared rather than wedge-shaped.

03 · FIELD MARK

Listen for repeated cawing; voice helps separate it from similar crows.

Field Photographs

Range & Sightings

Seasonal Range

Explore breeding, migration, and wintering areas.

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Recorded Observations

Explore sightings on iNaturalist. Observation records are not a complete range map.

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Keep Learning

Compare several photographs, then listen to recordings to connect appearance with voice.