About the Violet Crow
The violet crow is a species of the crow family, Corvidae, native to Seram, an island in Indonesia. It was long considered a subspecies of the slender-billed crow but has been shown to be divergent genetically. Violet crows have a dark black head and slightly blue black body and have a slightly shorter bill than most other crow species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Corvus violaceus |
| Species Codes | slbcro3, VICR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet Crow belong to?
The Violet Crow (Corvus violaceus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Violet Crow?
The violet crow is a species of the crow family, Corvidae, native to Seram, an island in Indonesia. It was long considered a subspecies of the slender-billed crow but has been shown to be divergent genetically. Violet crows have a dark black head and slightly blue black body and have a slightly shor...
Where can I report a Violet Crow sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbcro3, or on iNaturalist.
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