House Crow
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The House Crow (Corvus splendens), also known as the Colombo Crow is a common Asian bird of the Crow family. It is between the Jackdaw and the Carrion Crow in size (40 cm in length) but is relatively 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.
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[edit] Distribution and habitat
It has a widespread distribution in southern Asia, being native to India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Laccadive Islands, South West Thailand and coastal southern Iran. It has been introduced to East Africa around Zanzibar and Port Sudan, and arrived in Australia via ship but has up to now been exterminated. It is associated with human settlements in all of its range, from small villages to large cities.
Due to a human population explosion in the areas it inhabits, this species has also proportionately multiplied. Being an omnivorous scavenger has enabled it to thrive in such circumstances.
[edit] Behaviour
[edit] Diet
It feeds largely on human scraps, small reptiles and other animals such as insects and other small invertebrates, eggs, nestlings, grain and fruits. Most food is taken from the ground, but also from trees as opportunity arises. It is a highly opportunistic bird and given its omnivorous diet, it can survive on nearly anything that is edible.
[edit] Nesting
At least some trees in the local environment seem to be necessary for its successful breeding. It lays 3-6 eggs in a typical stick nest, and occasionally there are several nests in the same tree. In South Asia they are parasitized by the Asian Koel.
[edit] Voice
The voice is a harsh caaa-caaa
[edit] Gallery
House Crows (Corvus splendens) grooming in Kolkata I IMG 4324.jpg
Grooming in Kolkata.
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House Crows (Corvus splendens) grooming after bath in the rain in Kolkata I IMG 4324.jpg
Grooming after bath in the rain in Kolkata.
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House Crows (Corvus splendens) bathing in Kolkata I IMG 4324.jpg
Bathing in Kolkata.
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House Crow (Corvus splendens) at nest in Kolkata I IMG 1716.jpg
At nest in Kolkata. |
House Crows roosting I IMG 1392.jpg
Roosting in Kolkata.
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House crow- fishing a way of life I.jpg
Eating fish-a way of life in Nalban in Kolkata.
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House Crow I IMG 6211.jpg
In Kolkata.
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House Crow I2 IMG 1093.jpg
Assembling in the evening in [Kolkata
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[edit] Photo image links
[edit] Video links
- House Crow videos on the Internet Bird Collection
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Corvus splendens. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concernaf:Huiskraai
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