🌿Native Nature

Cape Crow

Corvus capensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Corvidae ›Genus: Corvus

About

The Cape crow or black crow (Corvus capensis) is slightly larger (48–50 cm in length) than the carrion crow and is completely black with a slight gloss of purple in its feathers. It has proportionately longer legs, wings and tail too and has a much longer, slimmer bill that seems to be adapted for probing into the ground for invertebrates. The head feathers have a coppery-purple gloss and the throat feathers are quite long and fluffed out...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape Crow?
The scientific name of Cape Crow is Corvus capensis.
What is the conservation status of Cape Crow?
The Cape Crow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Cape Crow belong to?
Cape Crow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cape Crow belong to?
Cape Crow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cape Crow belong to?
Cape Crow belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Cape Crow belong to?
Cape Crow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Cape Crow belong to?
Cape Crow belongs to the family Corvidae.
What genus does Cape Crow belong to?
Cape Crow belongs to the genus Corvus.