Carrion crow

Corvus corone
Crows (Corvidae)

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Completely black with a metallic shine, a sturdy black beak. 

Chooses its nest and breeding area for use over many years and the nest is fiercely defended. Form a couple for life and they do not nest in colonies, like other crows. Outside breeding season in groups and they sleep in a shared tree at night.

⇔ l. 47-52 cm

Related to the hooded crow that lives more in the north and east of Europe. 

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≈ The  CORVUS FRUGILEGUS (Rook) has more feathers on the upper legs and a bald lighter beak base. 
≈ The CORVUS MONEDULA (Western jackdaw) has a grey head and is less shy.
≈ The CORVUS CORAX (Raven) is much larger.
≈ The CORVUS CORNIX (Hooded crow) has a grey body.

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