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Hawaiian Crow
Corvus hawaiiensis
Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis) is a member of the Corvidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 519 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct in the Wild.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Survives only in captivity or well outside its natural range.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Corvus
- Species hawaiiensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 519 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis) belongs to the Corvidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaiian Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 519 g, with a wing length of about 31.5 cm and a tail of around 19.5 cm.
It is listed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List. Extinct in the Wild means it survives only in cultivation, captivity or outside its natural range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hawaiian Crow?
The Hawaiian Crow is a large bird that weighs around 519 g.
Where does the Hawaiian Crow live?
The Hawaiian Crow is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaiian Is, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Hawaiian Crow belong to?
The Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Hawaiian Crow eat?
The Hawaiian Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Hawaiian Crow migrate?
The Hawaiian Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Hawaiian Crow endangered?
It is listed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List Extinct in the Wild means it survives only in cultivation, captivity or outside its natural range.
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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