About the American Crow
The American crow is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. They are a common bird found throughout much of North America, only absent from the tundra biome. American crows are the New World counterpart to the carrion crow and the hooded crow of Eurasia, occupying similar ecological niches.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Corvus brachyrhynchos |
| Species Codes | amecro, AMCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Crow belong to?
The American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the American Crow?
The American crow is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. They are a common bird found throughout much of North America, only absent from the tundra biome. American crows are the New World counterpart to the carrion crow and the hooded crow of Eurasia, occupying similar ecological ...
Where can I report a American Crow sighting?
You can log sightings of American Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amecro, or on iNaturalist.
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