187,699 observationsLeast Concern
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Corvidae ›Genus: Corvus
About
The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. It is a common bird found throughout much of North America. American crows are the new world counterpart to the carrion crow and the hooded crow. Although the American crow and the hooded crow are very similar in size, structure and behavior, their calls are different. The American crow nevertheless occupies the same role the hooded crow does in Eurasia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Crow is Corvus brachyrhynchos.
- American Crow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Crow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Crow belongs to the class Aves.
- American Crow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- American Crow belongs to the family Corvidae.
- American Crow belongs to the genus Corvus.