Pied Crow

Corvus albus Müller, PLS, 1776

46–52 cmLength524 gWeight

The pied crow (Corvus albus) is a widely distributed African bird species in the crow genus of the family Corvidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Kenya, Uganda

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Pied Crow has been recorded at 665 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 52 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Strandfontein WTPSouth Africa2,188 records
Nairobi NPKenya1,468 records
Kirstenbosch Botanical GardenSouth Africa1,221 records

More places

Entebbe Botanical GardenUganda1,124 records
Rietvlei NRSouth Africa1,111 records
West Coast NPSouth Africa838 records
Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia795 records
Lake Nakuru NPKenya702 records
Rondevlei NRSouth Africa602 records
Nairobi River @ National Museums of KenyaKenya519 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South Africa Kenya Uganda Ghana Gambia Tanzania Madagascar Ethiopia

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 pied crow (Corvus albus) is a widely distributed African bird species in the crow genus of the family Corvidae.

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Questions

How big is the Pied Crow?

The Pied Crow is about 46–52 cm long and weighs around 524 g.

Where does the Pied Crow live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Mauritania to Sudan and Somalia, south to southern South Africa; Aldabra group (southwestern Seychelles), Comoros, Iles Glorieuses (northwest of Madagascar), Juan de Nova and Europa (west of central, southern Madagascar, Mozambique Channel) and Madagascar. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Kenya and Uganda.

When is the best time to see the Pied Crow?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Pied Crow endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pied Crow as Least Concern.

What does the Pied Crow eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Pied Crow in?

It belongs to the family Crows, Jays (Corvidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length: 46–52 cm
Weight: 524 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Omnivore
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Partial migrant
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 353 mm
Tail: 177 mm
Bill: 60 mm
Tarsus: 62 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Mauritania to Sudan and Somalia, south to southern South Africa; Aldabra group (southwestern Seychelles), Comoros, Iles Glorieuses (northwest of Madagascar), Juan de Nova and Europa (west of central, southern Madagascar, Mozambique Channel) and Madagascar

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2