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carrion crow
Scientific name: Corvus corone
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: CORVIDAE
Group: Birds
Shyness: Tolerant
Safe distance: 10 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.03-31.05
Gestation: 18-20 jours
Births: 01.04-30.06
Habitat:
Urban, farmland and open woodland
Description:
The carrion crow is a 44–51 cm corvid, all black with a stout bill and strong flight. It inhabits urban areas, farmland and open woodlands across Europe and Asia, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, seeds and carrion, and scavenging human refuse. An opportunistic omnivore, it uses tools and caches food. During the breeding season (March–May), pairs defend a territory, build a large branch nest and raise 3–5 young.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the carrion crow early morning or late afternoon using a telephoto lens of ≥300 mm from a low hide. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze its flight and a shallow depth of field to isolate the black plumage details against a bright background.
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