American Crow (Common Crow)

The American Crow is a familiar, intelligent, and highly adaptable black bird known for its distinct caw and social behavior. Measuring around 17-21 inches with a robust build, it is entirely black with glossy iridescent plumage that catches the light in shades of violet and blue. Highly gregarious, they form large communal roosts.

Glossy black with prominent structural iridescence showing shimmering highlights of purple, blue, and green under direct sunlight. The base transitions to a softer, grayish-brown tone.

Pennaceous upper portion with tightly interlocked barbs and barbicels, transitioning into a plumulaceous (fluffy) base.

Smooth, glossy, and firm in the upper pennaceous section, becoming soft and downy near the base.

Solid glossy black coloration with structural iridescence (blue/purple sheen), robust dark rachis whitening at the base, and a mix of stiff pennaceous vane and fluffy downy base.

Highly adaptable, found in open woods, agricultural fields, pastures, orchards, parks, and urban or suburban neighborhoods.

Widespread across North America, from the tree line in Canada down through the United States to northern Mexico. Year-round resident across most of its range.

Act as important generalist scavengers and seed dispersers, helping clean up organic matter and controlling insect populations. They play a dynamic role in local food webs as both predator and prey.

Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus) and Common Raven (Corvus corax). Fish crows are virtually identical in plumage but smaller; ravens are much larger with heavier bills and specialized throat hackles.

American crows are among the smartest birds on Earth, capable of recognizing human faces, using and manufacturing tools, and passing complex problem-solving knowledge down through generations.

Good condition, fresh appearance with minimal wear, intact barbs, and strong structural integrity.