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House Crow
Corvus splendens
House Crow (Corvus splendens) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of South & Southeast Asia.
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The House Crow (Corvus splendens) is a member of the Corvidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 293 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 splendens
Quick facts
- Weight
- 293 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The House Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The House Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The House Crow (Corvus splendens) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR nw India through sw Thailand.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 293 g, with a wing length of about 25.8 cm and a tail of around 15.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 4.5 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the House Crow?
The House Crow is a large bird that weighs around 293 g.
Where does the House Crow live?
The House Crow is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR nw India through sw Thailand, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the House Crow belong to?
The House Crow (Corvus splendens) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the House Crow eat?
The House Crow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the House Crow migrate?
The House Crow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the House 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 House Crow make?
1 real field recording of the House Crow — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the House Crow's range?
The House Crow has a mapped global range of about 4.5 million 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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