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Indian Jungle Crow

Corvus culminatus

Indian Jungle Crow (Corvus culminatus) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of South & Southeast Asia.

The Indian Jungle Crow (Corvus culminatus) 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 culminatus

Where it lives

Peninsular India and Sri Lanka

Quick facts

Family
Corvidae

Biology & behaviour

The Indian Jungle Crow (Corvus culminatus) is a member of the Corvidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR peninsular India and Sri Lanka.

Songs & calls

Indian Jungle Crow — Call

Recorded by Marc Anderson Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Indian Jungle Crow live?

The Indian Jungle Crow is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR peninsular India and Sri Lanka.

What family does the Indian Jungle Crow belong to?

The Indian Jungle Crow (Corvus culminatus) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What sound does the Indian Jungle Crow make?

1 real field recording of the Indian Jungle Crow — including its 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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