Second group differs from first in its grey vs black body (3) and narrow hybrid zones (with both nominate and orientalis) (2) but “subtle differences in vocalizations” mentioned in HBW not confirmed. Groups arranged here commonly considered to form two species, the first composed of nominate and (disjunct) orientalis, the second of cornix, sharpii, pallescens and capellanus. Carrion/Hooded CrowSister to C. pectoralis. Please bear with us while this update takes place. cornix vary from being almost wholly black with scattered grey feathers on mantle and breast to being cornix-like with blackish markings.Įditor's Note: This article requires further editing work to merge existing content into the appropriate Subspecies sections. Is on average larger than nominate, and has larger, stouter bill Juvenile has plumage duller and rather looser, more sooty black, than adult, also greyer iris and pinkish-red interior of mandibles (grey in adults), and may show pale or fleshy gape-flanges into first autumn birds with whitish patches on wings (on some forming a band along whole length of wing, at bases of primaries and secondaries) are not unusual, and seem invariably to be first-years. frugilegus in head shape, less glossy plumage, less prominent feathering on thighs, in flight by having tail more gently rounded at tip, wings appearing rather broader and less fingered (impression created by slightly shorter "hand"). Plumage is wholly black, greenish hue on head and wings becoming more purplish-red on rest of upperparts, the lower underparts dull black in worn plumage, becomes very dull, unglossed black overall iris dark brown bill and legs black. A rather compact archetypal crow with relatively flat crown running onto slightly arched culmen.
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