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House Crow

Corvus splendens · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
houcro1, HOCR

About the House Crow

The house crow, also known as the Indian, greynecked, Ceylon or Colombo crow, is a common bird of the crow family that is of Asian origin but now found in many parts of the world, where they arrived assisted by shipping. It is between the jackdaw and the carrion crow in size but is slimmer than either. The forehead, crown, throat and upper breast are a richly glossed black, whilst the neck and breast are a lighter grey-brown in colour. The wings, tail and legs are black. There are regional variations in the thickness of the bill and the depth of colour in areas of the plumage.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCrows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae)
SpeciesCorvus splendens
Species Codeshoucro1, HOCR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the House Crow belong to?

The House Crow (Corvus splendens) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the House Crow?

The house crow, also known as the Indian, greynecked, Ceylon or Colombo crow, is a common bird of the crow family that is of Asian origin but now found in many parts of the world, where they arrived assisted by shipping. It is between the jackdaw and the carrion crow in size but is slimmer than eith...

Where can I report a House Crow sighting?

You can log sightings of House Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code houcro1, or on iNaturalist.