The pied crow (Corvus albus) is a widely distributed African bird species in the crow genus. source
The pied crow (Corvus albus) is a widely distributed African bird species in the crow genus.
The pied crow is better thought of as a small crow-sized Raven (except the lack of throat hackles, fan-shaped tail and other more crow-like traits), source
The pied crow is better thought of as a small crow-sized Raven (except the lack of throat hackles, fan-shaped tail and other more crow-like traits),
The pied crow can hybridise with the Somali crow (sometimes called the Dwarf Raven) where their ranges meet in the Horn of Africa. source
The pied crow can hybridise with the Somali crow (sometimes called the Dwarf Raven) where their ranges meet in the Horn of Africa.
The pied crow is more typical of the Eurasian carrion crows. source
The pied crow is more typical of the Eurasian carrion crows.
The pied crow may be a modern link (along with the Somali crow) between the Eurasian crows and the common raven. source
The pied crow may be a modern link (along with the Somali crow) between the Eurasian crows and the common raven.
The pied crow is approximately the size of the European carrion crow (46–52 cm in length) but has a longer bill, slightly longer tail and wings, and longer legs. source
The pied crow is approximately the size of the European carrion crow (46–52 cm in length) but has a longer bill, slightly longer tail and wings, and longer legs.
The pied crow is much smaller, less stocky and has a smaller bill. source
The pied crow is much smaller, less stocky and has a smaller bill.
The pied crow was first described in 1776 by Statius Muller. Its specific name is the Latin adjective albus, meaning "white". source
The pied crow was first described in 1776 by Statius Muller. Its specific name is the Latin adjective albus, meaning "white".
The pied crow inhabits mainly open country with villages and towns nearby. source
The pied crow inhabits mainly open country with villages and towns nearby.
The pied crow does not occur in the equatorial rainforest region. source
The pied crow does not occur in the equatorial rainforest region.
The pied crow is rarely seen very far from human habitation. source
The pied crow is rarely seen very far from human habitation.
The pied crow is not as tied to the urban way of life as the house crow (Corvus splendens) of Asia, source
The pied crow is not as tied to the urban way of life as the house crow (Corvus splendens) of Asia,
In Dakar, The pied crow have been observed mobbing passing ospreys and snake eagles but avoiding black kites. source
In Dakar, The pied crow have been observed mobbing passing ospreys and snake eagles but avoiding black kites.
The pied crow has been recorded killing and eating roosting bats and is frequently seen scavenging around slaughterhouses in large numbers. source
The pied crow has been recorded killing and eating roosting bats and is frequently seen scavenging around slaughterhouses in large numbers.
The nest of pied crow is usually built in tall, isolated trees, though sometimes smaller ones are used, depending on availability. source
The nest of pied crow is usually built in tall, isolated trees, though sometimes smaller ones are used, depending on availability.
A clutch of 3–6 eggs of pied crow is laid from September to November. source
A clutch of 3–6 eggs of pied crow is laid from September to November.
The eggs are normally covered when the incubating female leaves the nest. source
The eggs are normally covered when the incubating female leaves the nest.
Incubation of pied crow is 18–19 days and the young are usually fledged by around 45 days. source
Incubation of pied crow is 18–19 days and the young are usually fledged by around 45 days.
The cross supports of telephone poles are also frequently used, and both sexes (pied crow) build the nest. source
The cross supports of telephone poles are also frequently used, and both sexes (pied crow) build the nest.
Pied crows are generally encountered in pairs or small groups. source
Pied crows are generally encountered in pairs or small groups.
