Pied Crow
Corvus albus
Widespread. Black crow with white breast and collar.
Crows
LC
Not Endemic
Description
Common and widespread resident. Distinguished by white breast and collar. The call is a loud ‘kwaak’. A bold species usually found in association with human settlements, where it gleans food scraps, especially haunting refuse dumps, school playing fields, highways and farmlands. Usually in loose flocks or large communal roosts.
Quick Facts
Size
46-52 cm - L
Names
A: Witborskraai
Z: iGwababa
G: Schildrabe
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
A bold species usually found in association with human settlements, where it gleans food scraps, especially haunting refuse dumps, school playing fields, highways and farmlands.
