Carrion Crow (also known as Eurasian Carrion Crow, Black Crow)

The Carrion Crow is an intelligent, entirely black bird with a strong, dark bill and robust build. Known for adaptability, it feeds on a wide variety of foods including carrion, insects, seeds, and small animals. Its plumage features rich black tones with metallic blue and purple sheens in bright light.

Solid deep black with subtle structural iridescence showing bluish-purple gloss under direct sunlight, typical of corvid plumage

Pennaceous at the upper distal portion with tightly interlocked barbicels, transitioning to a semiplumulaceous or downy structure near the base

Smooth and glossy on the pennaceous upper section with a soft, downy texture at the proximal base; matte appearance where worn

Solid glossy black coloration, white base of the rachis, symmetrical rounded shape, and strong central shaft characteristic of medium-sized corvids

Open countryside, agricultural land, woodland edges, river valleys, and urban or suburban parks and gardens

Widespread across western, central, and eastern Europe as well as parts of eastern Asia; sedentary and resident throughout its range

Acts as an important scavenger helping to clean up organic waste and carrion, while also playing a role in seed dispersal

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) and Common Raven (Corvus corax); distinguished by size, bill shape, and feather texture details

Carrion crows are exceptionally intelligent, capable of recognizing human faces, using tools, and solving complex multi-step problems

Fair condition; shows some separation of barbs along the upper left edge and minor wear at the tip