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Photo: Tweeddale, 1878 / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)

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Palawan Crow

Corvus pusillus

Palawan Crow (Corvus pusillus) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Palawan Crow (Corvus pusillus) is a member of the Corvidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
  4. Genus Corvus
  5. Species pusillus

Where it lives

Mindoro, Calamian Is. and Palawan group (southwestern Philippines)

Quick facts

Family
Corvidae

Biology & behaviour

The Palawan Crow (Corvus pusillus) belongs to the Corvidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Mindoro, Calamian Is. and Palawan group (sw Philippines).

Songs & calls

Palawan Crow — Flight call, wingbeats

Recorded by Jelle Scharringa Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Palawan Crow live?

The Palawan Crow is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Mindoro, Calamian Is. and Palawan group (sw Philippines).

What family does the Palawan Crow belong to?

The Palawan Crow (Corvus pusillus) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What sound does the Palawan Crow make?

1 real field recording of the Palawan Crow — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.

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