American Crow
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCorvidae
HabitatVaried
RangeNorth America
Length46 cm
Wingspan100 cm
Weight500 g
DietOmnivore
About the American Crow
Recognize human faces and teach young to recognize enemies. Hold grudges for years. Make and use tools. The Aesop crow-and-pitcher story is real behavior.
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