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Cuban Crow
Corvus nasicus
Cuban Crow (Corvus nasicus) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of North America.
The Cuban Crow (Corvus nasicus) is a member of the Corvidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 401 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Corvus
- Species nasicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 401 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cuban Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Cuban Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cuban Crow (Corvus nasicus) is a member of the Corvidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Cuba and Caicos Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 401 g, with a wing length of about 27.2 cm and a tail of around 16.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 28,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cuban Crow?
The Cuban Crow is a large bird that weighs around 401 g.
Where does the Cuban Crow live?
The Cuban Crow is found across North America with a range covering NA Cuba and Caicos Is, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Cuban Crow belong to?
The Cuban Crow (Corvus nasicus) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Cuban Crow eat?
The Cuban Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Cuban Crow migrate?
The Cuban Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Cuban Crow endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Cuban Crow make?
1 real field recording of the Cuban Crow — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Cuban Crow's range?
The Cuban Crow has a mapped global range of about 28,000 km².
Conservation
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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