House Crow
Corvus splendens
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Corvidae
About
The house crow, also known as the Indian, greynecked, Ceylon or Colombo crow, is a common bird of the crow family that is of Asian origin but now found in many parts of the world, where they arrived assisted by shipping. It is between the jackdaw and the carrion crow in size but is slimmer than either. The forehead, crown, throat and upper breast are a richly glossed black, whilst the neck and breast are a lighter grey-brown in colour. The wings, tail and legs are black. There are regional variations in the thickness of the bill and the depth of colour in areas of the plumage.
Fun Fact
It is between the jackdaw and the carrion crow in size (40 cm (16 in) in length) but is slimmer than either.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Laccadive Islands, southern Myanmar, south Thailand, and coastal southern Iran.
Diet
Scavenger
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance