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Henry Sowell

Vol. I · Est. 2026

Pl. CXLIII
Field-journal plate: Hooded Crow
The Hooded Crow plate as rendered on the e-ink frame
As rendered on the frame

The Birds · Plate CXLIII

Hooded Crow

Corvus cornix

Corvidae · Taxon 144757

Length48–52 cm
Wingspan92–105 cm
Weight400–600 g

Field marks

  1. Robust crow shape with a rounded head and strong neck
  2. Ash-gray mantle, breast, belly, and flanks
  3. Glossy black head and throat forming a distinct hood and bib
  4. Black wings contrasting sharply with the gray body
  5. Medium-length, square-tipped black tail
  6. Stout black bill, dark brown eyes, and black legs

HabitatVaried open and semiopen country, including farmland, grassland, moorland, open woodland, coasts, parks, and built environments.

BehaviorAn intelligent, opportunistic omnivore and scavenger that often forages on the ground, caches food, and is usually seen alone, in pairs, or in small groups; larger gatherings occur chiefly at communal roosts.

Palette

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