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Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus Wilson, A, 1812
285 gWeight
The fish crow (Corvus ossifragus) is a species of crow associated with wetland habitats in the eastern and southeastern United States.
Busiest months: April · Most records: United States, Canada, Bahamas
Where and when it's recorded
Fish Crow has been recorded at 299 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Fort De Soto ParkUnited States18,598 records
- Edwin B. Forsythe NWRUnited States10,866 records
- The Celery FieldsUnited States10,616 records
More places
- Cape Island – South Cape May MeadowsUnited States9,361 records
- HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARKUnited States8,904 records
- Kenilworth Park and Aquatic GardensUnited States8,553 records
- Occoquan Bay NWRUnited States8,266 records
- Cape Island – Cape May Point SPUnited States7,743 records
- Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveUnited States7,464 records
- John Heinz NWR – impoundmentUnited States7,367 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The fish crow (Corvus ossifragus) is a species of crow associated with wetland habitats in the eastern and southeastern United States.
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Questions
How big is the Fish Crow?
The Fish Crow weighs around 285 g.
Where does the Fish Crow live?
Its breeding range: North America: eastern, southeastern USA. It is most often recorded in United States, Canada and Bahamas.
When is the best time to see the Fish Crow?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Fish Crow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Fish Crow as Least Concern.
What does the Fish Crow eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Fish Crow in?
It belongs to the family Crows, Jays (Corvidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 285 g
- Habitat
- Coast & tidal flats
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 277 mm
- Tail
- 157 mm
- Bill
- 43 mm
- Tarsus
- 47 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
North America: eastern, southeastern USA
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Crows, Jays Corvidae
- Genus
- Corvus
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