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White-necked Crow
Corvus leucognaphalus
White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of North America.
The White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) is a member of the Corvidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 401 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Corvus
- Species leucognaphalus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 401 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-necked Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The White-necked Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Hispaniola, Puerto Rico.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 401 g, with a wing length of about 30.4 cm and a tail of around 19.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 8,281 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-necked Crow?
The White-necked Crow is a large bird that weighs around 401 g.
Where does the White-necked Crow live?
The White-necked Crow is found across North America with a range covering NA Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the White-necked Crow belong to?
The White-necked Crow (Corvus leucognaphalus) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White-necked Crow eat?
The White-necked Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-necked Crow migrate?
The White-necked Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-necked Crow endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the White-necked Crow make?
1 real field recording of the White-necked 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 White-necked Crow's range?
The White-necked Crow has a mapped global range of about 8,281 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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