Wild Guide: American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Status

Common

Size

17 ½ inches

Distribution

Statewide

American crows are entirely black with a long, heavy bill. Their call is a well-known caw, caw. They are often found in a variety of habitats with trees, foraging for seeds, acorns, corn, fruit, insects, carrion, nestling birds, and small mammals and reptiles. During the winter, they seek out agricultural areas. Crows are among the most intelligent animals on Earth. They follow other birds to locate food, use tools such as sticks to probe in holes for food, steal from other birds, and snatch food from dog dishes.