Songbirds
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
The American crow is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. It is a common bird found throughout much of North America, only absent from the tundra biome.
All-black, large and stocky with a fan-shaped tail; gives a familiar caw.
- Scientific name
- Corvus brachyrhynchos
- Group
- Songbirds
- Main color
- Black
- Conservation (IUCN)
- Least concern
Size and shape
They measure 40–53 cm (16–21 in) in length, of which the tail makes up about 40%.
Diet
It will feed on invertebrates of all types, carrion, scraps of human food, fruits, nuts such as walnuts and almonds, seeds, eggs and nestlings, stranded fish on the shore, and various grains.
Range and habitat
The American crow has a large range, extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in Canada, on the French islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, south through the United States, and into northern Mexico.
Lifespan
The average lifespan of the American crow in the wild is 7–8 years.
Voice
The American crow can be difficult to distinguish from the fish crow; however, the fish crow tends to fluff its throat feathers when calling.
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American Crow FAQ
How big is the American Crow?
They measure 40–53 cm (16–21 in) in length, of which the tail makes up about 40%.
What does the American Crow eat?
It will feed on invertebrates of all types, carrion, scraps of human food, fruits, nuts such as walnuts and almonds, seeds, eggs and nestlings, stranded fish on the shore, and various grains.
How long does the American Crow live?
The average lifespan of the American crow in the wild is 7–8 years.
How do I identify a American Crow?
All-black, large and stocky with a fan-shaped tail; gives a familiar caw.
Where does the American Crow live?
The American crow has a large range, extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in Canada, on the French islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, south through the United States, and into northern Mexico.
Is the American Crow endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List rates the American Crow as least concern (status read from Wikidata).
Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the American Crow (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.