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Collared Crow

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Photo by Neil Fifer Hong Kong, China
Photo by Neil Fifer

Hong Kong, China

Corvus torquatus

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[edit] Identification

52-55 cm. Glossy black, white hindneck, mantle, broad lower breast band, black bill, legs and feet.

[edit] Distribution

China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam. Has apparently declined during the late twentieth century. In recent years up to 100 individuals have been recorded going to roost at Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hong Kong.

[edit] Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species.

[edit] Habitat

Favours wetland habitats. The Hong Kong population is mostly coastal.

Plains, low lying river valleys, cultivated regions and paddy fields.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes insects, molluscs, invertebrates, and grains.

Its mud nest is in a tree; 3-4 eggs are laid.

[edit] References

Wikipedia

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