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Photo by IanF
Photographed: Pitlochry, Scotland

Corvus monedula

[edit] Identification

• Black
• Blue-black metallic sheen on back and shoulders
• Grey nape and ear patches
• Pale grey iris
• Short, pointed bill

[edit] Distribution

Palearctic region. Accidental vagrant to northeastern United States and Canada.

[edit] Taxonomy

Polytypic. Consists of four subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Open woodlands.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes insects, amphibians, rodents, seeds, fruits, berries, reptiles, eggs and young birds.

[edit] Vocalisation

[edit] References

Whatbird

[edit] External Links