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A carrion crow

The carrion crow (Corvus corone) is a type of crow found in east Asia, and in parts of western Europe. Nests are usually in trees and sometimes old buildings, Young birds get wings about a month after birth. This crow is not in any danger, and is of least concern.

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  • Corvus corone Bob 20190916 t170115

    Adult male carrion crow moulting at the Jardin des Plantes of Paris.

  • Distribution of carrion and hooded crows across Europe

    A map of Europe indicating the distribution of the carrion and hooded crows on either side of a contact zone (white line) separating the two species

  • Corvus corone -Southend-on-Sea -England-8

    In Southend-on-Sea, England

  • Carrion crow in flight

    In flight

  • Corvus corone -Paris, France -several scavenging-8

    Scavenging around a dead bird in Paris, France

  • Corvus corone cornix MWNH 2320

    Eggs, Collection Museum Wiesbaden

  • Carrion Crow Nest 16-05-10 (4612125729)

    Chicks in the nest

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Corvus corone para niños

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