This article is about bird species with the word "crow" in their common name. For the genus containing crows, see Corvus. For the family containing crows, see Corvidae. For other uses, see Crow (disambiguation).
A crow is a bird of the genus Corvus, or more broadly, a synonym for all of Corvus. 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 Corvus. The collective name for a group of crows is a "murder".[1]
Behavior and intelligence
Crows are highly intelligent birds known for problem solving, tool use, and social behavior. Studies have shown that crows can create and use tools, recognize and remember individual human faces, and share information with other crows about potential threats. Crows also live in social groups and communicate with one another using a variety of vocalizations.[2][3][4]
C. sinaloae – Sinaloa crow (Pacific Coast from Sonora to Colima)
C. splendens – House crow or Indian house crow (South Asia, Middle East, East Africa)
C. torquatus – Collared crow (eastern China south into Vietnam)
C. torques – White-collared crow (Central Africa; treated by some older sources as a separate species, but usually considered a subspecies of C. albus in modern taxonomy)
C. tristis – Grey crow or Bare-faced crow (New Guinea and neighboring islands)
C. typicus – Piping crow or Celebes pied crow (Sulawesi, Muna, Butung)
↑Marzluff, John M. (2010). "Lasting recognition of threatening people by wild American crows". Animal Behaviour.
Index of animals with the same common name
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