Cape Crow
Corvus capensis
Farmlands, open country, often on telephone poles. Entirely black.
Crows
LC
Not Endemic
Description
Common and widespread resident. Entirely glossy black. The call is a high-pitched ‘kraaa’. Single birds, pairs or flocks frequent farmlands and open country. Generally less common than [Pied Crow]. Habitually perches and nests on pylons and tolerates more arid regions than [Pied Crow].
Quick Facts
Size
48-53 cm - L
Names
A: Swartkraai
Z: iNgwababane
Ss: Mokgwabane
G: Kapkrähe
Bird Family
Large, mainly glossy black birds, and the largest members of the passerines. They are often seen in large flocks. They are omnivorous and opportunistic, with a diet ranging from seeds and fruits to the flesh of young, weakened or dead animals. Sexes are alike and immatures are similar to adults. All have loud cawing calls.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Single birds, pairs or 'flocks' frequent farmlands and open country.
