"The Crow and the Snake The Crow or Raven and the Snake or Serpent is one of Aesop's Fables and numbered 128 in the Perry Index. Alternative Greek versions exist and two of these were adopted during the European Renaissance. The fable is not to be confused with the story of this title in the ""Panchatantra"", which is completely different. In ancient times the fable is found only in Greek sources and concerns a crow in search of food that finds a snake asleep in the sun. But when the crow seizes her, the snake kills it with her sting."
"Greater coucal The greater coucal or crow pheasant (""Centropus sinensis""), is a large non-parasitic member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. A widespread resident in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, it is divided into several subspecies, some being treated as full species. They are large, crow-like with a long tail and coppery brown wings and found in wide range of habitats from jungle to cultivation and urban gardens. They are weak fliers, and are often seen clambering about in vegetation or walking on the ground as they forage for insects, eggs and nestlings of other birds. They"
"White-necked crow The white-necked crow (""Corvus leucognaphalus"") is the largest ( in length) of the four Caribbean crow species. Two other species, the Cuban crow (""Corvus nasicus"") and the Jamaican crow (""Corvus jamaicensis""), appear to be very closely related to it sharing several key morphological features. The fourth species from this region, the palm crow (""Corvus palmarum""), would appear to be a later arrival (at least in evolutionary terms) and shows affinities with the fish crow (""C. ossifragus"") of North America and two Mexican species. A stocky bird, this forest crow is now found principally on the large island of"
"White-necked crow The white-necked crow (""Corvus leucognaphalus"") is the largest ( in length) of the four Caribbean crow species. Two other species, the Cuban crow (""Corvus nasicus"") and the Jamaican crow (""Corvus jamaicensis""), appear to be very closely related to it sharing several key morphological features. The fourth species from this region, the palm crow (""Corvus palmarum""), would appear to be a later arrival (at least in evolutionary terms) and shows affinities with the fish crow (""C. ossifragus"") of North America and two Mexican species. A stocky bird, this forest crow is now found principally on the large island of"
"Collared crow The collared crow (""Corvus torquatus""), also known as the ring-necked crow or white-collared crow, is a member of the family Corvidae native to China. It is about 52–55 cm in length—the same size or slightly larger than the carrion crow (""C. corone""), with proportionately slightly longer wings, tail and bill. A sleek and handsome bird, it has glossy black plumage except for the back of the neck, upper back (mantle), and a broad band around the lower breast that is white. The bill, legs and feet are black. It sometimes flies with its feet hanging down below the"
"House crow The house crow (""Corvus splendens""), also known as the Indian, greynecked, Ceylon or Colombo crow, is a common bird of the crow family that is of Asian origin but now found in many parts of the world, where they arrived assisted by shipping. It is between the jackdaw and the carrion crow in size ( in length) but is 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"
"American crow The American crow (""Corvus brachyrhynchos"") is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. It is a common bird found throughout much of North America. American crows are the New World counterpart to the carrion crow and the hooded crow. Although the American crow and the hooded crow are very similar in size, structure and behavior, their calls are different. The American crow, nevertheless, occupies the same role that the hooded crow does in Eurasia. From beak to tail, an American crow measures , almost half of which is tail. Mass varies from about . Males tend"
"research has shown it to be rarer than it was believed. Consequently, it is uplisted to Near Threatened status in 2008. Collared crow The collared crow (""Corvus torquatus""), also known as the ring-necked crow or white-collared crow, is a member of the family Corvidae native to China. It is about 52–55 cm in length—the same size or slightly larger than the carrion crow (""C. corone""), with proportionately slightly longer wings, tail and bill. A sleek and handsome bird, it has glossy black plumage except for the back of the neck, upper back (mantle), and a broad band around the lower"
"of the western jackdaw. Daurian jackdaw The Daurian jackdaw (""Coloeus dauuricus"") is a bird in the crow family, Corvidae. It is closely related to the western jackdaw. The name derives from the Dauria region of eastern Russia. It is about the same size as or slightly smaller (32 cm in length) than the western jackdaw, with the same proportions and identical habits. The principal difference lies in the plumage; many but not all adults have large areas of creamy white on the lower parts extending up around the neck as a broad collar. The head, throat, wings, and tail are"
"as “perching birds,” is perhaps the largest and most diverse order of birds. These birds are found worldwide, excluding Antarctica, but have their highest concentration in the tropics. Their sizes range from just a few grams to over a kilogram in weight, and they are generally colorful songbirds. The family Corvidae is in the order Passeriformes and includes the jays, magpies, and crows. Most of the birds are strongly built, are stout-billed, and are some of the largest birds in Passeriformes order. In most cases there exists no sexual dimorphism. Corvids have loud, harsh voices and an advanced social organization."
"as a brood host. Fan-tailed raven The fan-tailed raven (""Corvus rhipidurus"") is a passerine bird of the crow family native to Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Like the Forest raven, Little raven, Australian raven and Chihuahuan raven, it is one of the smaller raven species. The larger species of raven are the Common raven, Thick-billed raven, White-necked raven and Brown-necked raven with the Common and Thick-billed ravens being the world's largest raven species and the Little and Fan-tailed ravens being the smallest, in fact it is about the same size or slightly larger than the carrion crow (47–51 cm)"
"thought to lead flocks of storks while they crossed the sea to Asia. Corvus Corvus is a widely distributed genus of medium-sized to large birds in the family Corvidae. The genus includes species commonly known as crows, ravens, rooks and jackdaws; there is no consistent distinction between ""crows"" and ""ravens"", and these appellations have been assigned to different species chiefly on the basis of their size, crows generally being smaller than ravens. Ranging in size from the relatively small pigeon-sized jackdaws (Eurasian and Daurian) to the common raven of the Holarctic region and thick-billed raven of the highlands of Ethiopia,"
"for up to two generations. Azure jay The azure jay (""Cyanocorax caeruleus"") (Brazilian Portuguese: ""Gralha-azul"" - ""blue crow"") is a passeriform bird of the crow family, Corvidae. It is found in the Atlantic Forest, especially with ""Araucaria angustifolia"", in south-eastern Brazil (São Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul), far eastern Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina. It is the state bird of Paraná. The azure jay has a total length of approximately and it weighs about , and is the largest South American corvid. Its plumage is intensely blue with a contrasting black head and upper chest. Males and females are"
"Hawaiian crow The Hawaiian crow or Alalā (""Corvus hawaiiensis"") is a species of bird in the crow family, Corvidae, that is currently extinct in the wild, though reintroduction programs are underway. It is about the size of the carrion crow at 48–50 centimetres (19–20 in) in length, but with more rounded wings and a much thicker bill. It has soft, brownish-black plumage and long, bristly throat feathers; the feet, legs and bill are black. Today, the Hawaiian crow is considered the most endangered of the family Corvidae. They are recorded to have lived up to 18 years in the wild,"
"the blood of house crows from Calcutta. House crow The house crow (""Corvus splendens""), also known as the Indian, greynecked, Ceylon or Colombo crow, is a common bird of the crow family that is of Asian origin but now found in many parts of the world, where they arrived assisted by shipping. It is between the jackdaw and the carrion crow in size ( in length) but is 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"
"Corvidae Corvidae is a cosmopolitan family of oscine passerine birds that contains the crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers. In common English, they are known as the crow family, or, more technically, corvids. Over 120 species are described. The genus ""Corvus"", including the jackdaws, crows, rooks, and ravens, makes up over a third of the entire family. Corvids display remarkable intelligence for animals of their size and are among the most intelligent birds thus far studied. Specifically, members of the family have demonstrated self-awareness in mirror tests (European magpies) and tool-making ability (e.g., crows and rooks),"
"Corvus Corvus is a widely distributed genus of medium-sized to large birds in the family Corvidae. The genus includes species commonly known as crows, ravens, rooks and jackdaws; there is no consistent distinction between ""crows"" and ""ravens"", and these appellations have been assigned to different species chiefly on the basis of their size, crows generally being smaller than ravens. Ranging in size from the relatively small pigeon-sized jackdaws (Eurasian and Daurian) to the common raven of the Holarctic region and thick-billed raven of the highlands of Ethiopia, the 45 or so members of this genus occur on all temperate continents"
"Western capercaillie The western capercaillie (""Tetrao urogallus""), also known as the wood grouse, heather cock, or just capercaillie , is the largest member of the grouse family. The largest known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of . The species shows extreme sexual dimorphism, with the male twice the size of the female. Found across Eurasia, this ground-living forest bird is renowned for its mating display. The worldwide population is categorised as ""Least concern"" by the IUCN. The species was first described by Linnaeus in his ""Systema naturae"" in 1758 under its current binomial name. Its closest relative is"
"Stresemann's bushcrow The Stresemann's bushcrow (""Zavattariornis stresemanni""), also known as Abyssinian pie, bush crow, Ethiopian bushcrow, or by its generic name Zavattariornis, is a rather starling-like bird, which is currently thought to be member of the crow family, Corvidae, though this is uncertain. It is slightly larger than the North American blue jay and is a bluish-grey in overall colour which becomes almost white on the forehead. The throat and chest are creamy-white with the tail and wings a glossy black. The black feathers have a tendency to bleach to brown at their tips. The iris of the bird is"
"national bird of Botswana. Kori bustard The kori bustard (""Ardeotis kori"") is the largest flying bird native to Africa. It is a member of the bustard family, which all belong to the order Otidiformes and are restricted in distribution to the Old World. It is one of the four species (ranging from Africa to India to Australia) in the large-bodied genus ""Ardeotis"". In fact, the male kori bustard may be the heaviest living animal capable of flight. This species, like most bustards, is a ground-dwelling bird and an opportunistic omnivore. Male kori bustards, which can be more than twice as"
"Condor Condor is the common name for two species of New World vultures, each in a monotypic genus. The name derives from the Quechua ""kuntur"". They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere. They are: Condors are part of the family Cathartidae which contains the New World vultures, whereas the 15 species of Old World vultures are in the family Accipitridae, that also includes hawks, eagles, and kites. The New World and Old World vultures evolved from different ancestors. However, they both are carrion-eaters and have distinctive bare heads. Both condors are very large broad-winged soaring birds,"
"Condor Condor is the common name for two species of New World vultures, each in a monotypic genus. The name derives from the Quechua ""kuntur"". They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere. They are: Condors are part of the family Cathartidae which contains the New World vultures, whereas the 15 species of Old World vultures are in the family Accipitridae, that also includes hawks, eagles, and kites. The New World and Old World vultures evolved from different ancestors. However, they both are carrion-eaters and have distinctive bare heads. Both condors are very large broad-winged soaring birds,"
"much alike. There is a marked difference in voice. Four subspecies are recognized. They differ in bill proportion and form a rough NE-SW clinal in size across North America. Birds are smallest in the far west and on the southern coast. The American crow is a large, distinctive bird with iridescent black feathers all over. Its legs, feet and bill are also black. They measure in length, of which the tail makes up about 40%. The wing chord is , with the wingspan ranging from . The bill length can be from , varying strongly according to location. The tarsus"
"group, which contains the crows and ravens, shrikes, birds of paradise, fantails, monarch flycatchers, and drongos. It is only distantly related to the European chough (""Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax""), and Alpine chough (""P. graculus""), which are members of the crow family Corvidae. The similarities in appearance of dark plumage and downturned bill are the result of convergent evolution. White-winged choughs are easily recognised but often mistaken for ""crows"" (such as the Australian raven). The white-winged chough is a large, black bird—at about only a little smaller than a raven or a little larger than an Australian magpie—but has red eyes and a"
"threatened in the future by habitat loss caused by logging. Bougainville crow The Bougainville crow (""Corvus meeki"") is a species of bird in the crow family, Corvidae. It is found in on the island of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea and the neighbouring Shortland Islands in the Solomon Islands. Within its range it is the only species of crow. The Bougainville crow is a heavy crow, 41 cm long, with all black plumage and a massive black bill. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest up to 1600 m. It"
"Fan-tailed raven The fan-tailed raven (""Corvus rhipidurus"") is a passerine bird of the crow family native to Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Like the Forest raven, Little raven, Australian raven and Chihuahuan raven, it is one of the smaller raven species. The larger species of raven are the Common raven, Thick-billed raven, White-necked raven and Brown-necked raven with the Common and Thick-billed ravens being the world's largest raven species and the Little and Fan-tailed ravens being the smallest, in fact it is about the same size or slightly larger than the carrion crow (47–51 cm) but with a much"
"Kori bustard The kori bustard (""Ardeotis kori"") is the largest flying bird native to Africa. It is a member of the bustard family, which all belong to the order Otidiformes and are restricted in distribution to the Old World. It is one of the four species (ranging from Africa to India to Australia) in the large-bodied genus ""Ardeotis"". In fact, the male kori bustard may be the heaviest living animal capable of flight. This species, like most bustards, is a ground-dwelling bird and an opportunistic omnivore. Male kori bustards, which can be more than twice as heavy as the female,"
"Daurian jackdaw The Daurian jackdaw (""Coloeus dauuricus"") is a bird in the crow family, Corvidae. It is closely related to the western jackdaw. The name derives from the Dauria region of eastern Russia. It is about the same size as or slightly smaller (32 cm in length) than the western jackdaw, with the same proportions and identical habits. The principal difference lies in the plumage; many but not all adults have large areas of creamy white on the lower parts extending up around the neck as a broad collar. The head, throat, wings, and tail are glossy black and the"
"White-billed crow The white-billed crow (""Corvus woodfordi"") is a member of the crow family found on the Solomon Islands. It is a short and stocky forest bird (40–41 cm in length) with a short, squared-off tail and a relatively large head with a very distinctive deep and curved pale ivory-coloured bill with a darker tip. The dark nasal bristles, though not thick, are quite apparent against the pale coloured bill. The bird overall is very glossy black with a greenish-purple gloss to the head and purple gloss to the rest of the body. The iris is pale grey or white"
"sound of a cork coming out of a bottle. A """"wok-wok-wok"""" is given by a bird in flight if straggling behind the group, and various clicks and mechanical sounding rattles are also heard. Image links Sound links Video links Northwestern crow The northwestern crow (""Corvus caurinus"") is an all-black passerine bird of the crow genus native to the northwest of North America. It is very similar to the more western forms of the widespread American crow (""Corvus brachyrhynchos""), but it averages slightly smaller (33–41 cm in length) with proportionately smaller feet and a slightly more slender bill. This taxon is"
"size to the extant black butcherbird. Cracticinae The Cracticinae, bellmagpies and allies, gathers together 12 species of mostly crow-like birds native to Australasia and nearby areas. Historically, the cracticines – currawongs, Australian magpie and butcherbirds – were seen as a separate family Cracticidae and, according to the 2018 Cements List, they still are. With their 1985 DNA study, Sibley and Ahlquist recognised the close relationship between the woodswallows and the butcherbirds in 1985, and placed them in a Cracticini clade, now the family Artamidae. The two species of peltops were once placed with the monarch flycatchers but are now placed"
"loss, have been driven to extinction, such as the New Zealand raven, or are threatened, like the Mariana crow. The American crow population of the United States has grown over the years. It is possible that the American crow, due to humans increasing suitable habitat, will cause Northwestern crows and fish crows to decline. FAMILY CORVIDAE Corvidae Corvidae is a cosmopolitan family of oscine passerine birds that contains the crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers. In common English, they are known as the crow family, or, more technically, corvids. Over 120 species are described. The genus"
"Northwestern crow The northwestern crow (""Corvus caurinus"") is an all-black passerine bird of the crow genus native to the northwest of North America. It is very similar to the more western forms of the widespread American crow (""Corvus brachyrhynchos""), but it averages slightly smaller (33–41 cm in length) with proportionately smaller feet and a slightly more slender bill. This taxon is reliably identified by range only. This species was described by Spencer Fullerton Baird in 1858. The American Ornithologists' Union considers it closely related to the American crow and it may be conspecific. Hybrids with American crows have been reported,"