Large-billed Crow

Corvus macrorhynchos

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Coraciidae

Size:

46-59 cm

Weight:

450-1000 g

Taxonomy:

C. m. intermedius Adams, 1859

Short Description:

Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) is a robust and distinctive bird species found in Pakistan. It is characterized by its large size, glossy black plumage, and notably thick and sturdy bill. Adults typically measure around 48 to 52 centimeters in length. Its vocalizations consist of a variety of loud caws and calls, often heard as it moves through its environment in search of food.

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Large-billed Crows are widely distributed across Pakistan, inhabiting a variety of habitats ranging from urban areas to forests, agricultural lands, and open countryside. They are adaptable birds, often seen in both rural and urban settings, scavenging for food in garbage dumps, farmlands, and even city streets.

Large-billed Crow is an opportunistic omnivore, feeding on a diverse diet that includes insects, small vertebrates, fruits, seeds, and carrion. They are highly intelligent and resourceful birds, known for their problem-solving abilities and complex social behaviors. Large-billed Crows often form large communal roosts, particularly during the non-breeding season, where they gather in large numbers to sleep and socialize. They are also known to exhibit playful behaviors, engaging in aerial acrobatics and chasing each other in mid-air. During the breeding season, pairs of Large-billed Crows construct bulky nests made of twigs and branches, usually located high up in trees. Both parents take part in incubating the eggs and raising the chicks, demonstrating cooperative breeding behavior. Overall, the Large-billed Crow is a conspicuous and adaptable bird species in Pakistan, playing a significant ecological role as a scavenger and seed disperser while also displaying fascinating social and behavioral traits.