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An American Crow

The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a species of crow that is found in North America. It is of least concern, this means that it is not in any danger and is safe. A large group of crows is also called a murder. These crows can also be tamed to be around humans.

Health concerns

These crows also carry different viruses that might be harmful to humans if the crow is infected with the disease.

Images for kids

  • Crows chasing away a dangerous red tailed hawk

    Pair of crows chasing away a red-tailed hawk from their nest

  • Corvus caurinus map

    Northwestern crow range map

  • American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) skull at the Royal Veterinary College anatomy museum

    The skull of an American crow

  • Brooklyn Museum - American Crow - John J. Audubon

    Brooklyn Museum - American crow - John J. Audubon

  • Corvus caurinus - June 2007

    A fledgling, of the Northwestern subtype

  • American Crow skeleton

    American crow skeleton (Museum of Osteology)

  • The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis - American crow egg

    An American crow egg, in the collection of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Corvus brachyrhynchos para niños

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