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Corvus corone
Photo by RichUK

Identification

Very successful and highly intelligent corvid about half a metre in length.

Distribution

Most western Europe to the most eastern points of northern Asia.

Taxonomy

Polytypic. Consists of two subspecies.

Habitat

Behaviour

Ingenious adaption to all urban environments and intelligent. Can be observed sitting atop of trafficlights and dropping hardcased nuts onto the streets below so to make use of the crushing effects of traffic; and will retrieve the contents at a 'red' signal.

Bird Song

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