Detailed information on American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)

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Mr_Monopoly

North Olmsted, OH (Zone 6b) | July 2018 | Positive

Such a beautiful, graceful, and intelligent bird. I wish I could figure out a way to attract them to my yard without using carrion. They seem to like anything in terms of seed.

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mensamom

Laurens, SC (Zone 7b) | April 2017 | Positive

We have had a bonded pair of crows living in our backyard for about 20 years. I believe they have raised a few young that have taken off to be on their on. They clean up the grain that the horses leave and get fresh water from their trough. The crows recognize us by sight and don't fly off when they see us. If a stranger goes in the back yard they will fly off and perch up high to watch until the stranger leaves. We've never had any problems with them. Hubby named them Heckle and Jeckel....lol

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lightyellow

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | March 2017 | Positive

My parent's place did not use to have crows until a new neighbor used their backyard as a 'compost bin' (so all the rotting fruit and eggs attracted crows) instead of actually putting it in a bin. Eventually, the crows graduated from the eggshells and discovered our peanut feeder and I can't even be mad because they are so clever-- since they're a bit large/it's cumbersome to cling to the small feeder they lift the entire thing by the handle, up over the hook, and drop it to the ground. They're too smart for me to stay annoyed with them. They also drive off the red-shouldered hawk which visited our feeder once so they're not entirely bad for the smaller birds.

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HeidiKHandmade

Vancouver, WA | March 2013 | Neutral

Plentiful here, and not afraid to waddle out of the way of oncoming traffic rather than fly. Occasionally seen in the company of seagulls, they do as they please. I personally have not witnessed any intelligent behavior, though I understand they recognize individual people...my father was cawed at because he'd had to replace his hard hat, and the local crows didn't recognize him 'til he spoke to them.

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tlm1

Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2012 | Neutral

These large birds are definitely hated by the Mockingbirds in our area. The Mockingbirds "dive-bomb" these Crows until they finally give up and move out of the area. We have seen them raiding nests, and I'm quite sure that is why they are not welcome here.

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MegaGwyn

West Roxbury, MA | January 2012 | Positive

I'm glad to see other members put in a good word for this clever, indispensable bird. In my neighborhood, they're definitely present, but more often heard than seen. I've only met one myself at close range; it was standing in my driveway and not at all put out at the sight of me.

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audsrz

Traverse City, MI (Zone 5a) | December 2010 | Positive

I have a whole murder of them that overwinter in the red pine across the road from me. I enjoy watching their antics as they try to figure out how to fit their big bodies on my birdfeeders. Thet usually give up and go back to picking through the compost pile, or taking off with the whole piece of fruit I set out for them. They and the turkeys both love small apples, peaches, pears, berries and any heels of bread that aren't going to be eaten anyway.

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zoneimpaired

Toronto, ON (Zone 6b) | July 2009 | Positive

I am living in Toronto Ontario, Canada and the crows disappeared there a couple of years ago. I did see a couple of them this spring but they might just have been passing through. I am in Nova Scotia at the moment and there are crows and ravens everywhere. It is good to see them eventhough they can be as much of a pest with garbage as racoons. As a kid I had a pet raven and I can tell you that they are extremely intelligent. Robb

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IrisLover79

Westchester, IL (Zone 5b) | April 2009 | Neutral

I really miss the crows. We used to have a ton when I was a kid, but I think the West Nile Virus killed most of them. They used to line the telephone wires behind my house (30 or more birds) & caw up a storm. (Although it was unnerving when they'd all sit there quietly, like in The Birds!) In my area, many people have gone years without seeing any. But we're starting to see a few, here and there, the past couple of years. Sure, they're loud & can be bullies, but they have good qualities, too. They clean up roadkill, they're pretty, smart & amusing. I really hope they come back.

~Kristy

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crengle62

Marina, CA (Zone 10b) | February 2009 | Positive

I like them because they eat the snails in my garden and not the plants altho they will eat the young of other birds

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

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