The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. They are a common bird found throughout much of North America, only absent from the tundra biome.

The oldest recorded wild American Crow was at least 17 years 5 months old when it was photographed in Washington State. A captive crow in New York lived to be 59 years old.

Jan 16, 2026 · Crow, any of various glossy black birds found in most parts of the world, with the exception of southern South America. Crows are generally smaller and not as thick-billed as ravens, …

Jun 18, 2025 · Different crow species live on every continent except South America and Antarctica. Although they're sometimes dismissed as noisy pests, crows are clever, curious, and deeply social …

Crows are thought to be among our most intelligent birds, and the success of the American Crow in adapting to civilization would seem to confirm this. Despite past attempts to exterminate them, …

The Long-billed Crow, endemic to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, is a distinctive crow with a long beak, relatively short tail, and white iris. Akin to other crows, its plumage is black but measures up to 21 …

The grey crow, previously known as the bare-faced crow, is about the same 42-45 cm length as its Eurasian relative, the carrion crow. This tropical bird is distinguished by its unique juvenile feather …

The word "crow" is used as part of the common name of many species. The related term "raven" is not linked scientifically to any certain trait but is rather a general grouping for larger-sized species of …

Mar 11, 2012 · Crows in the Pacific Northwest were formerly known as the Northwestern Crow and considered to be a separate species until 2021. They are slightly smaller and have a deeper voice.

The American Crow is extremely susceptible to West Nile virus, which was introduced into North America in 1999. Virtually all crows that contract West Nile die within one week, and few seem able …