About the White-necked Crow
The white-necked crow is the largest of the four Caribbean corvids. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola ; it was formerly also extant on Puerto Rico and Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands, but has been extirpated from both islands due to considerable forest clearance and hunting for meat.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Corvus leucognaphalus |
| Species Codes | whncro1, WNCR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-necked Crow belong to?
The White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-necked Crow?
The White-necked Crow is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
How can I identify the White-necked Crow?
The white-necked crow is the largest of the four Caribbean corvids. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola ; it was formerly also extant on Puerto Rico and Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands, but has been extirpated from both islands due to considerable forest clearance and hunting f...
Where can I report a White-necked Crow sighting?
You can log sightings of White-necked Crow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whncro1, or on iNaturalist.
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