Crows
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passiformes
Family: Corvidae
Genus: Corvus
Crows are social creatures. There are 116 types of crow. The largest crow is a Raven, and Jays are the most colouful.Crows are remarkably adaptable birds that will feed on a wide variety of foods, both natural and manmade, although some foods are favored over others and individual crows may have individual preferences.February is a slow time in the crow's year. Survival through the short, cold days is the main activity. Families are still together, hunting for food, usually on their territories, and traveling to the roost most nights. During the day they can be very vocal as they spread out across the territory and keep in touch regarding their location and anything interesting they find. Soon, depending on geographical location, the nesting season will begin shortly and very noticeable changes in behavior will take place.American crows prefer open areas with nearby trees. Agricultural and grassland areas are ideal habitat for crows to forage for their food. American crows will also use nearby woodlots and forest edges for breeding and roosting. American crows thrive in suburban neighborhoods and urban parks, as well as in coastal habitats.
Description of the American crow.
Eyes dark brown.
Legs black.
All feathers black glossed with violet.
Size: 40-53 cm (16-21 in)
Wingspan: 85-100 cm (33-39 in)
Weight: 316-620 g (11.15-21.89 ounces)
