About the Hooded Crow
The hooded crow, also colloquially called just hoodie, is a Eurasian bird subspecies of the carrion crow in the genus Corvus. Widely distributed, it is found across Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, as well as parts of the Middle East. It is an ashy-grey bird with black head, throat, wings, tail, and thigh feathers, as well as a black bill, eyes, and feet. Like other corvids, it is an omnivorous and opportunistic forager and feeder.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Corvus cornix |
| Species Codes | hoocro1, HCRW, CACR, HOCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Crow belong to?
The Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Crow?
The hooded crow, also colloquially called just hoodie, is a Eurasian bird subspecies of the carrion crow in the genus Corvus. Widely distributed, it is found across Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, as well as parts of the Middle East. It is an ashy-grey bird with black head, throat, wings...
Where can I report a Hooded Crow sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoocro1, or on iNaturalist.
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