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🐦‍⬛ American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

Bird3 forward / 1 back toes2.5–3 in long
About

Classic walking bird track — crows stride rather than hop.

Track

2.5–3 in long. Three forward toes, one long rear toe. Alternating walking trail, not paired hops. Slight inward angle to the middle toe. Often around trash, roadkill or fields.

Where they live

Everywhere — fields, forests, cities, dumps. Most of North America.

When they're active

Diurnal

What they eat

Anything — insects, grain, carrion, scraps

Fun fact

Crows recognize individual human faces and hold grudges for years.

Should I be concerned?

Harmless; they may dive at you near fledglings.

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